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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.22, 605.98 and 306.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.22, 605.98 and 306.48 is: 422.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.22 : 605.98 = 306.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.22/605.98 = 306.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.22x = 605.98 × 306.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.22x = 185,723.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,723.41/439.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.85

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