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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.80, 606.96 and 335.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.80, 606.96 and 335.04 is: 462.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.80 : 606.96 = 335.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.80/606.96 = 335.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.80x = 606.96 × 335.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.80x = 203,355.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,355.88/439.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.38

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