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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.99, 607.03 and 282.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.99, 607.03 and 282.60 is: 389.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.99 : 607.03 = 282.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.99/607.03 = 282.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.99x = 607.03 × 282.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.99x = 171,546.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,546.68/439.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.89

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