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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.20, 606.15 and 431.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.20, 606.15 and 431.10 is: 594.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.20 : 606.15 = 431.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.20/606.15 = 431.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.20x = 606.15 × 431.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.20x = 261,311.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,311.27/439.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.97

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