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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.86, 656.07 and 414.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.86, 656.07 and 414.48 is: 618.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.86 : 656.07 = 414.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.86/656.07 = 414.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.86x = 656.07 × 414.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.86x = 271,927.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,927.89/439.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.21

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