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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.96, 607.08 and 292.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.96, 607.08 and 292.54 is: 403.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.96 : 607.08 = 292.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.96/607.08 = 292.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.96x = 607.08 × 292.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.96x = 177,595.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,595.18/439.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.66

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