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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.12, 604.50 and 355.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.12, 604.50 and 355.07 is: 489.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.12 : 604.50 = 355.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.12/604.50 = 355.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.12x = 604.50 × 355.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.12x = 214,639.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,639.99/438.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.91

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