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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.56, 606.52 and 291.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.56, 606.52 and 291.94 is: 402.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.56 : 606.52 = 291.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.56/606.52 = 291.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.56x = 606.52 × 291.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.56x = 177,066.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,066.30/439.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.83

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