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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.95, 607.35 and 292.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.95, 607.35 and 292.77 is: 404.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.95 : 607.35 = 292.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.95/607.35 = 292.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.95x = 607.35 × 292.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.95x = 177,813.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,813.86/439.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.17

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