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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.09, 656.79 and 291.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.09, 656.79 and 291.84 is: 437.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.09 : 656.79 = 291.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.09/656.79 = 291.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.09x = 656.79 × 291.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.09x = 191,677.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,677.59/438.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.53

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