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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.96, 662.96 and 364.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.96, 662.96 and 364.62 is: 549.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.96 : 662.96 = 364.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.96/662.96 = 364.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.96x = 662.96 × 364.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.96x = 241,726.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,726.07/439.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.42

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