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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.06, 658.38 and 292.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.06, 658.38 and 292.30 is: 439.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.06 : 658.38 = 292.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.06/658.38 = 292.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.06x = 658.38 × 292.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.06x = 192,444.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,444.47/438.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.31

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