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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.01, 708.08 and 439.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.01, 708.08 and 439.38 is: 659.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.01 : 708.08 = 439.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.01/708.08 = 439.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.01x = 708.08 × 439.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.01x = 311,113.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,113.99/472.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.13

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