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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.13, 604.96 and 306.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.13, 604.96 and 306.12 is: 421.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.13 : 604.96 = 306.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.13/604.96 = 306.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.13x = 604.96 × 306.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.13x = 185,190.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,190.36/439.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.72

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