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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.72, 645.84 and 439.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.72, 645.84 and 439.56 is: 605.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.72 : 645.84 = 439.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.72/645.84 = 439.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.72x = 645.84 × 439.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.72x = 283,885.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,885.43/468.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.66

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