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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.29, 754.16 and 439.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.29, 754.16 and 439.12 is: 655.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.29 : 754.16 = 439.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.29/754.16 = 439.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.29x = 754.16 × 439.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.29x = 331,162.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,162.97/505.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.39

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