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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.49, 606.30 and 308.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.49, 606.30 and 308.58 is: 425.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.49 : 606.30 = 308.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.49/606.30 = 308.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.49x = 606.30 × 308.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.49x = 187,092.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,092.05/439.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.70

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