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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.96, 606.44 and 346.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.96, 606.44 and 346.56 is: 477.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.96 : 606.44 = 346.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.96/606.44 = 346.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.96x = 606.44 × 346.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.96x = 210,168.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,168.71/439.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.70

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