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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.08, 604.87 and 307.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.08, 604.87 and 307.26 is: 424.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.08 : 604.87 = 307.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.08/604.87 = 307.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.08x = 604.87 × 307.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.08x = 185,851.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,851.59/438.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.25

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