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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.74, 607.12 and 282.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.74, 607.12 and 282.44 is: 389.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.74 : 607.12 = 282.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.74/607.12 = 282.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.74x = 607.12 × 282.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.74x = 171,475.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,475.78/439.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.95

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