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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.97, 607.64 and 342.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.97, 607.64 and 342.90 is: 473.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.97 : 607.64 = 342.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.97/607.64 = 342.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.97x = 607.64 × 342.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.97x = 208,358.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,358.04/439.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.58

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