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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.23, 735.13 and 439.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.23, 735.13 and 439.63 is: 606.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.23 : 735.13 = 439.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.23/735.13 = 439.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.23x = 735.13 × 439.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.23x = 323,185.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,185.20/533.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.09

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