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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.12, 657.30 and 437.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.12, 657.30 and 437.40 is: 656.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.12 : 657.30 = 437.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.12/657.30 = 437.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.12x = 657.30 × 437.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.12x = 287,503.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,503.02/438.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.22

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