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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.90, 607.17 and 315.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.90, 607.17 and 315.84 is: 435.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.90 : 607.17 = 315.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.90/607.17 = 315.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.90x = 607.17 × 315.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.90x = 191,768.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,768.57/439.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.94

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