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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.96, 607.44 and 341.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.96, 607.44 and 341.56 is: 471.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.96 : 607.44 = 341.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.96/607.44 = 341.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.96x = 607.44 × 341.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.96x = 207,477.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,477.21/439.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.58

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