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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.89, 607.26 and 292.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.89, 607.26 and 292.60 is: 403.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.89 : 607.26 = 292.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.89/607.26 = 292.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.89x = 607.26 × 292.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.89x = 177,684.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,684.28/439.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.93

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