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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.46, 656.91 and 439.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.46, 656.91 and 439.38 is: 605.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.46 : 656.91 = 439.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.46/656.91 = 439.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.46x = 656.91 × 439.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.46x = 288,633.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,633.12/476.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.79

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