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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.13, 603.93 and 313.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.13, 603.93 and 313.51 is: 432.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.13 : 603.93 = 313.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.13/603.93 = 313.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.13x = 603.93 × 313.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.13x = 189,338.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,338.09/438.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.15

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