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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.61, 606.63 and 243.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.61, 606.63 and 243.13 is: 335.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.61 : 606.63 = 243.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.61/606.63 = 243.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.61x = 606.63 × 243.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.61x = 147,486.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,486.92/439.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.49

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