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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.02, 604.89 and 355.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.02, 604.89 and 355.86 is: 490.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.02 : 604.89 = 355.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.02/604.89 = 355.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.02x = 604.89 × 355.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.02x = 215,256.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,256.16/439.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.31

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