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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.35, 606.24 and 299.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.35, 606.24 and 299.42 is: 413.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.35 : 606.24 = 299.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.35/606.24 = 299.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.35x = 606.24 × 299.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.35x = 181,520.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,520.38/439.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.16

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