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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.41, 606.61 and 344.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.41, 606.61 and 344.72 is: 475.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.41 : 606.61 = 344.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.41/606.61 = 344.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.41x = 606.61 × 344.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.41x = 209,110.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,110.60/439.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.89

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