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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.46, 606.60 and 346.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.46, 606.60 and 346.61 is: 478.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.46 : 606.60 = 346.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.46/606.60 = 346.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.46x = 606.60 × 346.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.46x = 210,250.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,250.59/439.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.43

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