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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.44, 795.92 and 439.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.44, 795.92 and 439.20 is: 605.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.44 : 795.92 = 439.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.44/795.92 = 439.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.44x = 795.92 × 439.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.44x = 349,568.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,568.06/577.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.38

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