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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.96, 750 and 439.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.96, 750 and 439.52 is: 658.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.96 : 750 = 439.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.96/750 = 439.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.96x = 750 × 439.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.96x = 329,640
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,640/500.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.02

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