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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.01, 603.97 and 297.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.01, 603.97 and 297.84 is: 410.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.01 : 603.97 = 297.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.01/603.97 = 297.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.01x = 603.97 × 297.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.01x = 179,885.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,885.82/438.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.69

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