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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.20, 631.40 and 439.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.20, 631.40 and 439.66 is: 609.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.20 : 631.40 = 439.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.20/631.40 = 439.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.20x = 631.40 × 439.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.20x = 277,601.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,601.32/455.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.84

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