Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.21, 605.41 and 345.81
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 439.21, 605.41 and 345.81 is: 476.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
439.21 : 605.41 = 345.81 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
439.21/605.41 = 345.81/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
439.21x = 605.41 × 345.81 - Step 4: Simplify right side
439.21x = 209,355.44 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 209,355.44/439.21 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 476.66
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