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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.94, 606.87 and 282.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.94, 606.87 and 282.51 is: 389.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.94 : 606.87 = 282.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.94/606.87 = 282.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.94x = 606.87 × 282.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.94x = 171,446.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,446.84/439.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.71

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