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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.01, 656.51 and 301.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.01, 656.51 and 301.12 is: 451.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.01 : 656.51 = 301.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.01/656.51 = 301.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.01x = 656.51 × 301.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.01x = 197,685.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,685.14/438.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.33

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