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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.79, 606.92 and 341.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.79, 606.92 and 341.37 is: 471.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.79 : 606.92 = 341.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.79/606.92 = 341.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.79x = 606.92 × 341.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.79x = 207,182.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,182.57/439.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.10

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