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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.25, 735.89 and 439.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.25, 735.89 and 439.65 is: 606.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.25 : 735.89 = 439.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.25/735.89 = 439.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.25x = 735.89 × 439.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.25x = 323,534.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,534.04/533.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.72

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