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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.01, 656.17 and 415.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.01, 656.17 and 415.87 is: 623.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.01 : 656.17 = 415.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.01/656.17 = 415.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.01x = 656.17 × 415.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.01x = 272,878.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,878.74/438.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.00

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