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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.35, 605.66 and 291.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.35, 605.66 and 291.75 is: 402.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.35 : 605.66 = 291.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.35/605.66 = 291.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.35x = 605.66 × 291.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.35x = 176,699.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,699.85/439.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.18

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