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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.82, 659.73 and 413.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.82, 659.73 and 413.09 is: 619.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.82 : 659.73 = 413.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.82/659.73 = 413.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.82x = 659.73 × 413.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.82x = 272,524.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,524.57/439.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.63

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