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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.93, 605.30 and 339.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.93, 605.30 and 339.18 is: 467.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.93 : 605.30 = 339.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.93/605.30 = 339.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.93x = 605.30 × 339.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.93x = 205,305.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,305.47/438.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.75

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