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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.68, 606.44 and 282.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.68, 606.44 and 282.18 is: 389.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.68 : 606.44 = 282.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.68/606.44 = 282.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.68x = 606.44 × 282.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.68x = 171,126.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,126.63/439.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.21

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