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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.13, 605.44 and 403.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.13, 605.44 and 403.30 is: 557.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.13 : 605.44 = 403.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.13/605.44 = 403.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.13x = 605.44 × 403.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.13x = 244,173.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,173.95/438.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.31

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