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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.13, 656.11 and 402.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.13, 656.11 and 402.49 is: 602.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.13 : 656.11 = 402.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.13/656.11 = 402.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.13x = 656.11 × 402.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.13x = 264,077.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,077.71/438.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.74

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