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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 516.34, 774.69 and 439.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 516.34, 774.69 and 439.89 is: 659.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    516.34 : 774.69 = 439.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    516.34/774.69 = 439.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    516.34x = 774.69 × 439.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    516.34x = 340,778.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,778.38/516.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.99

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