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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.23, 605.88 and 308.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.23, 605.88 and 308.46 is: 425.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.23 : 605.88 = 308.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.23/605.88 = 308.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.23x = 605.88 × 308.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.23x = 186,889.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,889.74/439.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.49

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