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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.42, 932.58 and 439.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.42, 932.58 and 439.98 is: 606.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.42 : 932.58 = 439.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.42/932.58 = 439.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.42x = 932.58 × 439.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.42x = 410,316.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,316.55/676.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.60

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