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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.58, 757.35 and 439.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.58, 757.35 and 439.78 is: 660.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.58 : 757.35 = 439.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.58/757.35 = 439.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.58x = 757.35 × 439.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.58x = 333,067.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,067.38/504.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.09

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