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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.99, 606.33 and 346.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.99, 606.33 and 346.05 is: 477.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.99 : 606.33 = 346.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.99/606.33 = 346.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.99x = 606.33 × 346.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.99x = 209,820.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,820.50/438.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.96

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