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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.83, 606.42 and 292.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.83, 606.42 and 292.14 is: 402.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.83 : 606.42 = 292.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.83/606.42 = 292.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.83x = 606.42 × 292.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.83x = 177,159.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,159.54/439.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.79

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