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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.14, 604.95 and 416.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.14, 604.95 and 416.39 is: 574.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.14 : 604.95 = 416.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.14/604.95 = 416.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.14x = 604.95 × 416.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.14x = 251,892.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,892.11/438.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.92

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