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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.38, 606.39 and 334.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.38, 606.39 and 334.77 is: 462.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.38 : 606.39 = 334.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.38/606.39 = 334.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.38x = 606.39 × 334.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.38x = 203,001.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,001.18/439.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.02

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