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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.04, 605.67 and 281.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.04, 605.67 and 281.59 is: 388.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.04 : 605.67 = 281.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.04/605.67 = 281.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.04x = 605.67 × 281.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.04x = 170,550.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,550.62/439.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.46

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