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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.85, 660.11 and 436.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.85, 660.11 and 436.43 is: 654.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.85 : 660.11 = 436.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.85/660.11 = 436.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.85x = 660.11 × 436.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.85x = 288,094.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,094.55/439.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.99

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