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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.25, 606.18 and 284.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.25, 606.18 and 284.27 is: 392.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.25 : 606.18 = 284.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.25/606.18 = 284.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.25x = 606.18 × 284.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.25x = 172,317.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,317.37/439.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.30

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