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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.73, 606.60 and 282.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.73, 606.60 and 282.32 is: 389.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.73 : 606.60 = 282.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.73/606.60 = 282.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.73x = 606.60 × 282.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.73x = 171,256.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,256.83/439.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.46

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