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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.68, 605.28 and 403.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.68, 605.28 and 403.20 is: 555.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.68 : 605.28 = 403.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.68/605.28 = 403.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.68x = 605.28 × 403.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.68x = 244,048.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,048.90/439.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.06

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