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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.24, 606.32 and 300.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.24, 606.32 and 300.08 is: 414.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.24 : 606.32 = 300.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.24/606.32 = 300.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.24x = 606.32 × 300.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.24x = 181,944.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,944.51/439.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.23

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