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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.96, 700.59 and 439.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.96, 700.59 and 439.24 is: 604.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.96 : 700.59 = 439.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.96/700.59 = 439.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.96x = 700.59 × 439.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.96x = 307,727.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,727.15/508.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.62

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