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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.53, 1,390.48 and 439.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.53, 1,390.48 and 439.58 is: 659.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.53 : 1,390.48 = 439.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.53/1,390.48 = 439.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.53x = 1,390.48 × 439.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.53x = 611,227.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,227.20/926.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.69

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