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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.36, 697.86 and 439.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.36, 697.86 and 439.08 is: 607.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.36 : 697.86 = 439.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.36/697.86 = 439.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.36x = 697.86 × 439.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.36x = 306,416.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,416.37/504.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.54

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