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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.93, 660.25 and 436.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.93, 660.25 and 436.52 is: 655.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.93 : 660.25 = 436.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.93/660.25 = 436.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.93x = 660.25 × 436.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.93x = 288,214.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,214.53/439.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.14

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