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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.06, 657.81 and 419.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.06, 657.81 and 419.34 is: 629.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.06 : 657.81 = 419.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.06/657.81 = 419.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.06x = 657.81 × 419.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.06x = 275,846.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,846.05/438.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.70

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