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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.53, 607.06 and 291.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.53, 607.06 and 291.90 is: 403.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.53 : 607.06 = 291.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.53/607.06 = 291.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.53x = 607.06 × 291.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.53x = 177,200.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,200.87/439.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.16

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