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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.83, 606.96 and 282.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.83, 606.96 and 282.42 is: 389.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.83 : 606.96 = 282.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.83/606.96 = 282.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.83x = 606.96 × 282.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.83x = 171,417.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,417.64/439.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.74

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