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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.65, 607.32 and 342.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.65, 607.32 and 342.68 is: 473.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.65 : 607.32 = 342.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.65/607.32 = 342.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.65x = 607.32 × 342.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.65x = 208,113.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,113.38/439.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.36

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