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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.36, 605.84 and 308.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.36, 605.84 and 308.32 is: 425.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.36 : 605.84 = 308.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.36/605.84 = 308.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.36x = 605.84 × 308.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.36x = 186,792.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,792.59/439.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.15

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