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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.69, 606.49 and 282.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.69, 606.49 and 282.27 is: 389.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.69 : 606.49 = 282.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.69/606.49 = 282.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.69x = 606.49 × 282.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.69x = 171,190.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,190.95/439.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.35

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