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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.85, 606.96 and 262.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.85, 606.96 and 262.82 is: 362.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.85 : 606.96 = 262.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.85/606.96 = 262.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.85x = 606.96 × 262.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.85x = 159,522.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,522.74/439.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.67

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