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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.85, 606.69 and 356.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.85, 606.69 and 356.96 is: 492.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.85 : 606.69 = 356.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.85/606.69 = 356.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.85x = 606.69 × 356.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.85x = 216,564.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,564.06/439.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.36

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