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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.96, 606.90 and 346.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.96, 606.90 and 346.36 is: 477.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.96 : 606.90 = 346.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.96/606.90 = 346.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.96x = 606.90 × 346.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.96x = 210,205.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,205.88/439.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.78

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