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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.06, 604.62 and 339.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.06, 604.62 and 339.51 is: 468.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.06 : 604.62 = 339.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.06/604.62 = 339.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.06x = 604.62 × 339.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.06x = 205,274.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,274.54/438.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.60

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