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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.14, 606.20 and 314.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.14, 606.20 and 314.85 is: 434.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.14 : 606.20 = 314.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.14/606.20 = 314.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.14x = 606.20 × 314.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.14x = 190,860.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,860.50/439.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.62

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