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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.38, 752.06 and 439.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.38, 752.06 and 439.17 is: 661.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.38 : 752.06 = 439.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.38/752.06 = 439.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.38x = 752.06 × 439.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.38x = 330,279.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,279.99/499.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.38

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