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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.10, 603.66 and 297.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.10, 603.66 and 297.97 is: 410.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.10 : 603.66 = 297.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.10/603.66 = 297.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.10x = 603.66 × 297.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.10x = 179,874.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,874.45/438.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.58

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