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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.46, 606.38 and 292.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.46, 606.38 and 292.31 is: 403.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.46 : 606.38 = 292.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.46/606.38 = 292.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.46x = 606.38 × 292.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.46x = 177,246.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,246.44/439.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.33

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