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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.53, 606.50 and 284.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.53, 606.50 and 284.25 is: 392.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.53 : 606.50 = 284.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.53/606.50 = 284.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.53x = 606.50 × 284.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.53x = 172,396.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,396.20/439.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.23

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