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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.05, 604.44 and 296.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.05, 604.44 and 296.33 is: 408.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.05 : 604.44 = 296.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.05/604.44 = 296.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.05x = 604.44 × 296.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.05x = 179,110.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,110.27/438.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.88

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