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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.50, 606.88 and 384.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.50, 606.88 and 384.88 is: 531.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.50 : 606.88 = 384.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.50/606.88 = 384.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.50x = 606.88 × 384.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.50x = 233,575.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,575.97/439.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.46

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