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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.40, 605.59 and 334.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.40, 605.59 and 334.26 is: 460.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.40 : 605.59 = 334.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.40/605.59 = 334.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.40x = 605.59 × 334.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.40x = 202,423.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,423.68/439.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.68

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