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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.56, 675.32 and 439.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.56, 675.32 and 439.79 is: 604.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.56 : 675.32 = 439.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.56/675.32 = 439.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.56x = 675.32 × 439.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.56x = 297,001.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,001.09/491.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.20

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