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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.45, 606.49 and 334.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.45, 606.49 and 334.35 is: 461.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.45 : 606.49 = 334.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.45/606.49 = 334.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.45x = 606.49 × 334.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.45x = 202,779.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,779.10/439.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.44

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