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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.66, 606.54 and 282.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.66, 606.54 and 282.01 is: 389.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.66 : 606.54 = 282.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.66/606.54 = 282.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.66x = 606.54 × 282.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.66x = 171,050.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,050.35/439.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.05

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