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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.02, 656.17 and 291.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.02, 656.17 and 291.33 is: 436.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.02 : 656.17 = 291.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.02/656.17 = 291.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.02x = 656.17 × 291.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.02x = 191,161.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,161.28/438.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.42

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