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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.05, 605.91 and 291.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.05, 605.91 and 291.97 is: 402.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.05 : 605.91 = 291.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.05/605.91 = 291.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.05x = 605.91 × 291.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.05x = 176,909.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,909.39/439.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.93

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