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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.92, 703.08 and 439.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.92, 703.08 and 439.85 is: 606.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.92 : 703.08 = 439.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.92/703.08 = 439.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.92x = 703.08 × 439.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.92x = 309,249.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,249.74/509.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.47

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