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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.92, 659.88 and 405.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.92, 659.88 and 405.36 is: 608.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.92 : 659.88 = 405.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.92/659.88 = 405.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.92x = 659.88 × 405.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.92x = 267,488.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,488.96/439.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.04

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