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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.48, 606.50 and 292.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.48, 606.50 and 292.15 is: 403.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.48 : 606.50 = 292.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.48/606.50 = 292.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.48x = 606.50 × 292.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.48x = 177,188.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,188.98/439.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.18

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