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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.85, 607.44 and 308.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.85, 607.44 and 308.63 is: 426.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.85 : 607.44 = 308.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.85/607.44 = 308.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.85x = 607.44 × 308.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.85x = 187,474.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,474.21/439.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.22

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