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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.76, 606.60 and 323.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.76, 606.60 and 323.60 is: 446.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.76 : 606.60 = 323.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.76/606.60 = 323.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.76x = 606.60 × 323.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.76x = 196,295.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,295.76/439.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.37

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