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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.61, 606.51 and 282.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.61, 606.51 and 282.23 is: 389.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.61 : 606.51 = 282.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.61/606.51 = 282.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.61x = 606.51 × 282.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.61x = 171,176.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,176.83/439.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.38

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