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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439, 605.82 and 264.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439, 605.82 and 264.48 is: 364.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439 : 605.82 = 264.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439/605.82 = 264.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439x = 605.82 × 264.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439x = 160,227.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,227.27/439
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.98

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