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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.12, 658.74 and 400.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.12, 658.74 and 400.84 is: 602.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.12 : 658.74 = 400.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.12/658.74 = 400.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.12x = 658.74 × 400.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.12x = 264,049.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,049.34/438.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.69

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