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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.44, 644.71 and 439.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.44, 644.71 and 439.09 is: 605.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.44 : 644.71 = 439.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.44/644.71 = 439.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.44x = 644.71 × 439.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.44x = 283,085.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,085.71/467.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.61

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