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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.70, 735.65 and 439.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.70, 735.65 and 439.75 is: 607.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.70 : 735.65 = 439.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.70/735.65 = 439.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.70x = 735.65 × 439.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.70x = 323,502.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,502.09/532.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.29

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