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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.91, 606.99 and 282.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.91, 606.99 and 282.49 is: 389.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.91 : 606.99 = 282.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.91/606.99 = 282.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.91x = 606.99 × 282.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.91x = 171,467.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,467.70/439.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.78

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