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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.09, 656.30 and 423.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.09, 656.30 and 423.44 is: 634.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.09 : 656.30 = 423.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.09/656.30 = 423.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.09x = 656.30 × 423.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.09x = 277,903.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,903.67/438.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.35

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