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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439, 606 and 314.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439, 606 and 314.68 is: 434.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439 : 606 = 314.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439/606 = 314.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439x = 606 × 314.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439x = 190,696.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,696.08/439
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.39

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