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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438, 657.12 and 322.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438, 657.12 and 322.56 is: 483.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438 : 657.12 = 322.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438/657.12 = 322.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438x = 657.12 × 322.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438x = 211,960.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,960.63/438
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.93

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