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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.38, 657.86 and 405.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.38, 657.86 and 405.36 is: 606.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.38 : 657.86 = 405.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.38/657.86 = 405.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.38x = 657.86 × 405.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.38x = 266,668.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,668.10/439.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.92

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