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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.92, 607.50 and 309.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.92, 607.50 and 309.24 is: 427.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.92 : 607.50 = 309.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.92/607.50 = 309.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.92x = 607.50 × 309.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.92x = 187,863.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,863.30/439.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.04

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