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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.13, 606.82 and 404.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.13, 606.82 and 404.30 is: 558.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.13 : 606.82 = 404.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.13/606.82 = 404.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.13x = 606.82 × 404.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.13x = 245,337.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,337.33/439.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.69

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