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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.69, 651.24 and 439.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.69, 651.24 and 439.02 is: 606.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.69 : 651.24 = 439.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.69/651.24 = 439.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.69x = 651.24 × 439.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.69x = 285,907.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,907.38/471.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.13

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