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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.20, 606.24 and 308.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.20, 606.24 and 308.24 is: 425.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.20 : 606.24 = 308.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.20/606.24 = 308.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.20x = 606.24 × 308.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.20x = 186,867.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,867.42/439.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.47

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