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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.43, 606.83 and 292.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.43, 606.83 and 292.16 is: 403.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.43 : 606.83 = 292.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.43/606.83 = 292.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.43x = 606.83 × 292.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.43x = 177,288.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,288.10/439.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.45

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