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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.43, 606.29 and 315.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.43, 606.29 and 315.29 is: 435.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.43 : 606.29 = 315.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.43/606.29 = 315.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.43x = 606.29 × 315.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.43x = 191,157.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,157.11/439.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.02

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