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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.10, 605.92 and 306.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.10, 605.92 and 306.61 is: 423.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.10 : 605.92 = 306.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.10/605.92 = 306.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.10x = 605.92 × 306.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.10x = 185,782.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,782.83/439.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.09

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