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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.26, 610.74 and 439.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.26, 610.74 and 439.02 is: 606.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.26 : 610.74 = 439.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.26/610.74 = 439.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.26x = 610.74 × 439.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.26x = 268,127.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,127.07/442.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.27

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