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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.09, 657.71 and 401.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.09, 657.71 and 401.82 is: 603.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.09 : 657.71 = 401.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.09/657.71 = 401.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.09x = 657.71 × 401.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.09x = 264,284.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,284.18/438.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.26

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