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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.13, 606.03 and 346.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.13, 606.03 and 346.57 is: 478.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.13 : 606.03 = 346.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.13/606.03 = 346.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.13x = 606.03 × 346.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.13x = 210,031.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,031.82/439.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.29

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