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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.91, 750.72 and 439.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.91, 750.72 and 439.07 is: 658.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.91 : 750.72 = 439.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.91/750.72 = 439.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.91x = 750.72 × 439.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.91x = 329,618.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,618.63/500.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.04

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