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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.06, 605.92 and 284.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.06, 605.92 and 284.08 is: 392.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.06 : 605.92 = 284.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.06/605.92 = 284.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.06x = 605.92 × 284.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.06x = 172,129.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,129.75/439.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.04

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