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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.40, 605.94 and 314.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.40, 605.94 and 314.84 is: 434.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.40 : 605.94 = 314.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.40/605.94 = 314.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.40x = 605.94 × 314.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.40x = 190,774.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,774.15/439.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.17

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