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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439, 605.06 and 404.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439, 605.06 and 404.12 is: 556.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439 : 605.06 = 404.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439/605.06 = 404.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439x = 605.06 × 404.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439x = 244,516.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,516.85/439
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.99

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