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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.83, 761.76 and 439.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.83, 761.76 and 439.16 is: 658.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.83 : 761.76 = 439.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.83/761.76 = 439.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.83x = 761.76 × 439.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.83x = 334,534.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,534.52/507.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.75

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