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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.74, 607.23 and 292.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.74, 607.23 and 292.62 is: 404.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.74 : 607.23 = 292.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.74/607.23 = 292.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.74x = 607.23 × 292.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.74x = 177,687.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,687.64/439.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.07

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