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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.88, 607.03 and 308.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.88, 607.03 and 308.96 is: 426.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.88 : 607.03 = 308.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.88/607.03 = 308.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.88x = 607.03 × 308.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.88x = 187,546.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,546.46/439.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.36

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