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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.95, 607.65 and 292.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.95, 607.65 and 292.32 is: 403.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.95 : 607.65 = 292.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.95/607.65 = 292.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.95x = 607.65 × 292.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.95x = 177,628.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,628.25/439.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.75

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