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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.12, 604.44 and 290.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.12, 604.44 and 290.70 is: 401.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.12 : 604.44 = 290.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.12/604.44 = 290.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.12x = 604.44 × 290.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.12x = 175,710.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,710.71/438.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.06

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