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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.67, 606.65 and 262.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.67, 606.65 and 262.62 is: 362.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.67 : 606.65 = 262.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.67/606.65 = 262.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.67x = 606.65 × 262.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.67x = 159,317.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,317.11/439.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.36

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