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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.26, 606.36 and 345.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.26, 606.36 and 345.78 is: 477.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.26 : 606.36 = 345.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.26/606.36 = 345.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.26x = 606.36 × 345.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.26x = 209,667.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,667.16/439.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.32

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