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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.80, 607.52 and 342.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.80, 607.52 and 342.76 is: 473.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.80 : 607.52 = 342.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.80/607.52 = 342.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.80x = 607.52 × 342.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.80x = 208,233.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,233.56/439.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.47

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