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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.09, 605.97 and 291.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.09, 605.97 and 291.62 is: 402.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.09 : 605.97 = 291.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.09/605.97 = 291.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.09x = 605.97 × 291.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.09x = 176,714.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,714.49/439.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.46

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