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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.93, 660.63 and 439.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.93, 660.63 and 439.66 is: 607.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.93 : 660.63 = 439.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.93/660.63 = 439.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.93x = 660.63 × 439.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.93x = 290,452.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,452.59/477.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.73

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