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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.33, 689.99 and 439.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.33, 689.99 and 439.32 is: 604.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.33 : 689.99 = 439.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.33/689.99 = 439.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.33x = 689.99 × 439.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.33x = 303,124.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,124.21/501.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.64

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