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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.10, 657.15 and 301.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.10, 657.15 and 301.30 is: 451.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.10 : 657.15 = 301.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.10/657.15 = 301.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.10x = 657.15 × 301.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.10x = 197,999.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,999.30/438.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.95

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