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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.35, 679.44 and 439.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.35, 679.44 and 439.59 is: 660.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.35 : 679.44 = 439.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.35/679.44 = 439.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.35x = 679.44 × 439.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.35x = 298,672.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,672.83/452.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.27

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