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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.08, 604.39 and 305.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.08, 604.39 and 305.27 is: 421.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.08 : 604.39 = 305.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.08/604.39 = 305.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.08x = 604.39 × 305.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.08x = 184,500.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,500.33/438.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.15

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