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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.37, 695.77 and 439.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.37, 695.77 and 439.88 is: 605.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.37 : 695.77 = 439.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.37/695.77 = 439.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.37x = 695.77 × 439.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.37x = 306,050.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,050.73/505.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.59

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