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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.26, 606.38 and 313.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.26, 606.38 and 313.32 is: 432.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.26 : 606.38 = 313.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.26/606.38 = 313.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.26x = 606.38 × 313.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.26x = 189,990.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,990.98/439.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.53

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