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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.63, 606.42 and 262.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.63, 606.42 and 262.47 is: 362.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.63 : 606.42 = 262.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.63/606.42 = 262.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.63x = 606.42 × 262.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.63x = 159,167.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,167.06/439.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.05

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