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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.88, 692.24 and 439.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.88, 692.24 and 439.29 is: 655.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.88 : 692.24 = 439.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.88/692.24 = 439.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.88x = 692.24 × 439.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.88x = 304,091.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,091.91/463.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.54

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