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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.13, 746.34 and 439.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.13, 746.34 and 439.39 is: 655.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.13 : 746.34 = 439.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.13/746.34 = 439.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.13x = 746.34 × 439.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.13x = 327,930.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,930.60/500.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.69

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