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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.14, 602.08 and 431.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.14, 602.08 and 431.34 is: 591.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.14 : 602.08 = 431.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.14/602.08 = 431.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.14x = 602.08 × 431.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.14x = 259,701.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,701.19/439.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.39

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