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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.10, 656.73 and 409.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.10, 656.73 and 409.18 is: 613.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.10 : 656.73 = 409.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.10/656.73 = 409.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.10x = 656.73 × 409.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.10x = 268,720.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,720.78/438.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.38

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