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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.39, 615.14 and 439.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.39, 615.14 and 439.32 is: 606.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.39 : 615.14 = 439.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.39/615.14 = 439.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.39x = 615.14 × 439.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.39x = 270,243.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,243.30/445.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.76

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