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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.47, 607.14 and 357.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.47, 607.14 and 357.30 is: 493.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.47 : 607.14 = 357.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.47/607.14 = 357.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.47x = 607.14 × 357.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.47x = 216,931.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,931.12/439.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.62

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