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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.11, 605.66 and 306.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.11, 605.66 and 306.32 is: 422.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.11 : 605.66 = 306.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.11/605.66 = 306.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.11x = 605.66 × 306.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.11x = 185,521.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,521.21/439.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.49

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