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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.89, 606.88 and 404.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.89, 606.88 and 404.92 is: 558.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.89 : 606.88 = 404.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.89/606.88 = 404.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.89x = 606.88 × 404.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.89x = 245,737.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,737.34/439.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.63

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