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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.68, 607.47 and 309.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.68, 607.47 and 309.27 is: 427.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.68 : 607.47 = 309.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.68/607.47 = 309.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.68x = 607.47 × 309.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.68x = 187,872.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,872.25/439.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.29

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