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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.36, 605.34 and 299.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.36, 605.34 and 299.43 is: 412.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.36 : 605.34 = 299.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.36/605.34 = 299.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.36x = 605.34 × 299.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.36x = 181,256.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,256.96/439.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.55

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