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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.58, 606.63 and 243.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.58, 606.63 and 243.09 is: 335.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.58 : 606.63 = 243.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.58/606.63 = 243.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.58x = 606.63 × 243.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.58x = 147,464.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,464.04/439.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.47

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