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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.12, 604.04 and 321.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.12, 604.04 and 321.48 is: 443.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.12 : 604.04 = 321.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.12/604.04 = 321.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.12x = 604.04 × 321.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.12x = 194,186.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,186.78/438.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.23

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