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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.96, 606.72 and 351.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.96, 606.72 and 351.72 is: 485.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.96 : 606.72 = 351.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.96/606.72 = 351.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.96x = 606.72 × 351.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.96x = 213,395.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,395.56/439.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.03

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