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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.86, 647.22 and 439.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.86, 647.22 and 439.34 is: 606.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.86 : 647.22 = 439.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.86/647.22 = 439.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.86x = 647.22 × 439.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.86x = 284,351.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,351.47/468.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.48

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