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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 675.42, 932.56 and 439.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 675.42, 932.56 and 439.72 is: 607.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    675.42 : 932.56 = 439.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    675.42/932.56 = 439.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    675.42x = 932.56 × 439.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    675.42x = 410,065.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,065.28/675.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.13

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