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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.68, 690.78 and 439.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.68, 690.78 and 439.16 is: 604.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.68 : 690.78 = 439.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.68/690.78 = 439.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.68x = 690.78 × 439.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.68x = 303,362.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,362.94/501.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.69

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