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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.73, 607.26 and 315.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.73, 607.26 and 315.66 is: 435.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.73 : 607.26 = 315.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.73/607.26 = 315.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.73x = 607.26 × 315.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.73x = 191,687.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,687.69/439.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.92

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