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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.22, 605.64 and 291.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.22, 605.64 and 291.56 is: 402.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.22 : 605.64 = 291.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.22/605.64 = 291.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.22x = 605.64 × 291.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.22x = 176,580.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,580.40/439.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.03

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