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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.14, 605.22 and 409.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.14, 605.22 and 409.86 is: 564.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.14 : 605.22 = 409.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.14/605.22 = 409.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.14x = 605.22 × 409.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.14x = 248,055.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,055.47/439.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.87

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