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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.68, 802.08 and 439.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.68, 802.08 and 439.92 is: 658.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.68 : 802.08 = 439.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.68/802.08 = 439.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.68x = 802.08 × 439.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.68x = 352,851.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,851.03/535.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.70

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