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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.27, 605.75 and 306.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.27, 605.75 and 306.65 is: 422.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.27 : 605.75 = 306.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.27/605.75 = 306.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.27x = 605.75 × 306.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.27x = 185,753.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,753.24/439.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.87

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