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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.88, 694.08 and 439.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.88, 694.08 and 439.62 is: 607.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.88 : 694.08 = 439.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.88/694.08 = 439.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.88x = 694.08 × 439.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.88x = 305,131.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,131.45/501.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.98

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