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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.17, 606.51 and 334.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.17, 606.51 and 334.26 is: 461.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.17 : 606.51 = 334.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.17/606.51 = 334.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.17x = 606.51 × 334.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.17x = 202,732.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,732.03/439.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.63

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