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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.59, 606.92 and 308.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.59, 606.92 and 308.91 is: 426.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.59 : 606.92 = 308.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.59/606.92 = 308.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.59x = 606.92 × 308.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.59x = 187,482.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,482.11/439.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.49

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