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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438, 604.62 and 313.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438, 604.62 and 313.68 is: 433.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438 : 604.62 = 313.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438/604.62 = 313.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438x = 604.62 × 313.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438x = 189,657.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,657.20/438
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.01

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