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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.44, 606.20 and 408.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.44, 606.20 and 408.17 is: 563.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.44 : 606.20 = 408.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.44/606.20 = 408.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.44x = 606.20 × 408.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.44x = 247,429.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,429.62/439.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.06

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