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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.52, 702.24 and 439.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.52, 702.24 and 439.36 is: 659.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.52 : 702.24 = 439.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.52/702.24 = 439.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.52x = 702.24 × 439.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.52x = 308,536.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,536.17/467.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.94

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