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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.60, 606.43 and 292.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.60, 606.43 and 292.05 is: 402.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.60 : 606.43 = 292.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.60/606.43 = 292.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.60x = 606.43 × 292.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.60x = 177,104.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,104.85/439.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.88

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