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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438, 656.52 and 301.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438, 656.52 and 301.11 is: 451.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438 : 656.52 = 301.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438/656.52 = 301.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438x = 656.52 × 301.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438x = 197,684.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,684.74/438
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.34

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