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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.08, 656.74 and 307.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.08, 656.74 and 307.70 is: 461.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.08 : 656.74 = 307.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.08/656.74 = 307.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.08x = 656.74 × 307.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.08x = 202,078.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,078.90/438.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.28

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