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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.94, 656.49 and 381.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.94, 656.49 and 381.62 is: 569.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.94 : 656.49 = 381.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.94/656.49 = 381.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.94x = 656.49 × 381.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.94x = 250,530.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,530.67/439.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.47

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