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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.47, 671.19 and 439.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.47, 671.19 and 439.70 is: 606.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.47 : 671.19 = 439.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.47/671.19 = 439.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.47x = 671.19 × 439.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.47x = 295,117.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,117.24/486.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.65

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