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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.06, 657.06 and 301.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.06, 657.06 and 301.20 is: 451.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.06 : 657.06 = 301.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.06/657.06 = 301.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.06x = 657.06 × 301.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.06x = 197,906.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,906.47/438.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.78

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