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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.87, 607.22 and 316.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.87, 607.22 and 316.15 is: 436.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.87 : 607.22 = 316.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.87/607.22 = 316.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.87x = 607.22 × 316.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.87x = 191,972.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,972.60/439.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.43

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