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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.79, 755.53 and 439.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.79, 755.53 and 439.29 is: 660.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.79 : 755.53 = 439.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.79/755.53 = 439.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.79x = 755.53 × 439.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.79x = 331,895.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,895.68/502.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.11

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