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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.85, 606.95 and 307.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.85, 606.95 and 307.37 is: 424.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.85 : 606.95 = 307.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.85/606.95 = 307.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.85x = 606.95 × 307.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.85x = 186,555.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,555.96/439.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.13

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