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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.96, 606.95 and 282.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.96, 606.95 and 282.55 is: 389.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.96 : 606.95 = 282.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.96/606.95 = 282.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.96x = 606.95 × 282.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.96x = 171,492.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,492.31/439.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.79

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