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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.77, 606.56 and 308.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.77, 606.56 and 308.55 is: 425.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.77 : 606.56 = 308.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.77/606.56 = 308.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.77x = 606.56 × 308.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.77x = 187,154.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,154.09/439.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.57

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