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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.58, 606.45 and 282.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.58, 606.45 and 282.17 is: 389.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.58 : 606.45 = 282.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.58/606.45 = 282.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.58x = 606.45 × 282.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.58x = 171,124.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,124.57/439.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.29

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