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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.12, 604.89 and 383.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.12, 604.89 and 383.46 is: 529.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.12 : 604.89 = 383.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.12/604.89 = 383.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.12x = 604.89 × 383.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.12x = 231,951.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,951.12/438.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.42

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