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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.08, 702.12 and 439.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.08, 702.12 and 439.96 is: 606.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.08 : 702.12 = 439.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.08/702.12 = 439.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.08x = 702.12 × 439.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.08x = 308,904.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,904.72/509.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.79

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