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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.08, 689.64 and 439.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.08, 689.64 and 439.08 is: 604.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.08 : 689.64 = 439.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.08/689.64 = 439.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.08x = 689.64 × 439.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.08x = 302,807.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,807.13/501.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.31

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