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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.98, 607.41 and 352.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.98, 607.41 and 352.50 is: 486.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.98 : 607.41 = 352.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.98/607.41 = 352.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.98x = 607.41 × 352.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.98x = 214,112.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,112.03/439.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.64

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