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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.88, 607.22 and 316.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.88, 607.22 and 316.14 is: 436.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.88 : 607.22 = 316.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.88/607.22 = 316.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.88x = 607.22 × 316.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.88x = 191,966.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,966.53/439.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.41

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