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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.12, 604.28 and 305.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.12, 604.28 and 305.34 is: 421.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.12 : 604.28 = 305.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.12/604.28 = 305.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.12x = 604.28 × 305.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.12x = 184,510.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,510.86/438.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.14

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