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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.45, 605.78 and 315.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.45, 605.78 and 315.37 is: 434.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.45 : 605.78 = 315.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.45/605.78 = 315.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.45x = 605.78 × 315.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.45x = 191,043.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,043.26/439.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.73

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