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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.42, 618.69 and 439.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.42, 618.69 and 439.59 is: 609.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.42 : 618.69 = 439.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.42/618.69 = 439.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.42x = 618.69 × 439.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.42x = 271,969.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,969.94/446.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.22

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