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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.08, 658.47 and 416.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.08, 658.47 and 416.48 is: 626.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.08 : 658.47 = 416.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.08/658.47 = 416.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.08x = 658.47 × 416.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.08x = 274,239.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,239.59/438.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.00

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