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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.14, 606.18 and 308.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.14, 606.18 and 308.28 is: 425.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.14 : 606.18 = 308.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.14/606.18 = 308.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.14x = 606.18 × 308.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.14x = 186,873.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,873.17/439.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.54

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