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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.68, 606.48 and 284.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.68, 606.48 and 284.64 is: 392.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.68 : 606.48 = 284.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.68/606.48 = 284.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.68x = 606.48 × 284.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.68x = 172,628.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,628.47/439.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.62

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