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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.64, 606.48 and 282.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.64, 606.48 and 282.20 is: 389.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.64 : 606.48 = 282.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.64/606.48 = 282.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.64x = 606.48 × 282.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.64x = 171,148.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,148.66/439.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.29

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