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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.88, 655.17 and 416.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.88, 655.17 and 416.75 is: 620.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.88 : 655.17 = 416.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.88/655.17 = 416.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.88x = 655.17 × 416.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.88x = 273,037.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,037.26/439.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.72

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