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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.29, 606.24 and 308.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.29, 606.24 and 308.34 is: 425.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.29 : 606.24 = 308.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.29/606.24 = 308.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.29x = 606.24 × 308.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.29x = 186,928.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,928.04/439.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.52

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