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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.71, 605.88 and 299.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.71, 605.88 and 299.85 is: 413.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.71 : 605.88 = 299.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.71/605.88 = 299.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.71x = 605.88 × 299.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.71x = 181,673.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,673.12/439.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.17

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