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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.38, 711.63 and 439.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.38, 711.63 and 439.38 is: 657.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.38 : 711.63 = 439.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.38/711.63 = 439.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.38x = 711.63 × 439.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.38x = 312,675.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,675.99/475.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.74

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