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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 675.63, 931.66 and 439.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 675.63, 931.66 and 439.40 is: 605.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    675.63 : 931.66 = 439.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    675.63/931.66 = 439.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    675.63x = 931.66 × 439.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    675.63x = 409,372.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,372.63/675.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.91

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