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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.03, 604.21 and 344.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.03, 604.21 and 344.62 is: 475.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.03 : 604.21 = 344.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.03/604.21 = 344.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.03x = 604.21 × 344.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.03x = 208,222.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,222.85/438.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.36

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