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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.60, 606.60 and 352.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.60, 606.60 and 352.24 is: 486.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.60 : 606.60 = 352.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.60/606.60 = 352.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.60x = 606.60 × 352.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.60x = 213,668.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,668.78/439.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.05

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