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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.80, 675.78 and 439.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.80, 675.78 and 439.40 is: 606.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.80 : 675.78 = 439.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.80/675.78 = 439.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.80x = 675.78 × 439.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.80x = 296,937.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,937.73/489.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.24

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