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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.84, 607.02 and 292.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.84, 607.02 and 292.48 is: 403.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.84 : 607.02 = 292.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.84/607.02 = 292.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.84x = 607.02 × 292.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.84x = 177,541.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,541.21/439.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.65

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