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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.56, 606.83 and 346.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.56, 606.83 and 346.61 is: 478.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.56 : 606.83 = 346.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.56/606.83 = 346.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.56x = 606.83 × 346.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.56x = 210,328.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,328.58/439.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.50

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