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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.86, 607.68 and 292.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.86, 607.68 and 292.44 is: 404.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.86 : 607.68 = 292.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.86/607.68 = 292.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.86x = 607.68 × 292.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.86x = 177,709.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,709.94/439.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.01

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