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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.38, 606.13 and 340.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.38, 606.13 and 340.15 is: 469.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.38 : 606.13 = 340.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.38/606.13 = 340.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.38x = 606.13 × 340.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.38x = 206,175.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,175.12/439.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.24

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