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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.70, 606.82 and 334.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.70, 606.82 and 334.62 is: 461.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.70 : 606.82 = 334.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.70/606.82 = 334.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.70x = 606.82 × 334.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.70x = 203,054.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,054.11/439.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.80

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