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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.63, 607.46 and 315.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.63, 607.46 and 315.08 is: 435.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.63 : 607.46 = 315.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.63/607.46 = 315.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.63x = 607.46 × 315.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.63x = 191,393.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,393.88/439.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.35

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