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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.08, 604.88 and 306.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.08, 604.88 and 306.88 is: 423.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.08 : 604.88 = 306.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.08/604.88 = 306.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.08x = 604.88 × 306.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.08x = 185,625.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,625.57/438.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.73

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