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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.94, 607.84 and 347.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.94, 607.84 and 347.39 is: 479.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.94 : 607.84 = 347.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.94/607.84 = 347.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.94x = 607.84 × 347.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.94x = 211,159.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,159.49/439.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.97

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