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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.44, 607.30 and 360.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.44, 607.30 and 360.63 is: 498.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.44 : 607.30 = 360.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.44/607.30 = 360.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.44x = 607.30 × 360.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.44x = 219,008.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,008.80/439.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.38

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