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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.12, 657.92 and 416.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.12, 657.92 and 416.59 is: 625.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.12 : 657.92 = 416.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.12/657.92 = 416.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.12x = 657.92 × 416.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.12x = 274,082.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,082.29/438.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.59

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