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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.85, 679.19 and 439.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.85, 679.19 and 439.37 is: 654.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.85 : 679.19 = 439.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.85/679.19 = 439.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.85x = 679.19 × 439.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.85x = 298,416.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,416.48/455.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.63

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