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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.12, 605.82 and 306.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.12, 605.82 and 306.46 is: 422.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.12 : 605.82 = 306.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.12/605.82 = 306.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.12x = 605.82 × 306.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.12x = 185,659.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,659.60/439.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.80

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