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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.68, 606.72 and 341.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.68, 606.72 and 341.36 is: 471.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.68 : 606.72 = 341.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.68/606.72 = 341.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.68x = 606.72 × 341.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.68x = 207,109.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,109.94/439.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.05

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