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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.30, 606.52 and 314.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.30, 606.52 and 314.86 is: 434.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.30 : 606.52 = 314.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.30/606.52 = 314.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.30x = 606.52 × 314.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.30x = 190,968.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,968.89/439.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.71

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