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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.14, 656.52 and 275.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.14, 656.52 and 275.48 is: 412.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.14 : 656.52 = 275.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.14/656.52 = 275.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.14x = 656.52 × 275.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.14x = 180,856.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,856.79/438.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.79

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