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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.92, 606.93 and 335.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.92, 606.93 and 335.12 is: 462.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.92 : 606.93 = 335.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.92/606.93 = 335.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.92x = 606.93 × 335.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.92x = 203,391.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,391.35/439.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.34

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