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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439, 605.82 and 284.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439, 605.82 and 284.02 is: 391.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439 : 605.82 = 284.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439/605.82 = 284.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439x = 605.82 × 284.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439x = 172,065.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,065.00/439
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.95

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