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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.02, 605.88 and 308.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.02, 605.88 and 308.06 is: 425.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.02 : 605.88 = 308.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.02/605.88 = 308.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.02x = 605.88 × 308.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.02x = 186,647.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,647.39/439.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.15

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