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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.70, 1,275.03 and 439.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.70, 1,275.03 and 439.63 is: 658.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.70 : 1,275.03 = 439.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.70/1,275.03 = 439.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.70x = 1,275.03 × 439.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.70x = 560,538.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,538.25/850.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.91

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