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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.78, 606.46 and 341.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.78, 606.46 and 341.50 is: 470.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.78 : 606.46 = 341.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.78/606.46 = 341.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.78x = 606.46 × 341.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.78x = 207,106.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,106.09/439.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.93

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