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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.96, 606.06 and 340.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.96, 606.06 and 340.56 is: 470.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.96 : 606.06 = 340.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.96/606.06 = 340.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.96x = 606.06 × 340.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.96x = 206,399.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,399.79/438.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.20

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