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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.04, 656.78 and 291.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.04, 656.78 and 291.62 is: 437.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.04 : 656.78 = 291.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.04/656.78 = 291.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.04x = 656.78 × 291.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.04x = 191,530.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,530.18/438.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.24

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