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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.84, 656.44 and 428.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.84, 656.44 and 428.32 is: 639.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.84 : 656.44 = 428.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.84/656.44 = 428.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.84x = 656.44 × 428.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.84x = 281,166.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,166.38/439.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.25

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