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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.07, 604.63 and 298.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.07, 604.63 and 298.42 is: 411.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.07 : 604.63 = 298.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.07/604.63 = 298.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.07x = 604.63 × 298.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.07x = 180,433.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,433.68/438.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.88

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