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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.08, 656.64 and 424.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.08, 656.64 and 424.64 is: 636.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.08 : 656.64 = 424.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.08/656.64 = 424.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.08x = 656.64 × 424.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.08x = 278,835.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,835.61/438.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.49

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