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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.32, 605.88 and 339.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.32, 605.88 and 339.74 is: 468.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.32 : 605.88 = 339.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.32/605.88 = 339.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.32x = 605.88 × 339.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.32x = 205,844.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,844.32/439.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.55

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