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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.97, 607.07 and 284.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.97, 607.07 and 284.63 is: 392.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.97 : 607.07 = 284.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.97/607.07 = 284.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.97x = 607.07 × 284.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.97x = 172,788.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,788.01/439.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.73

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