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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.14, 605.28 and 344.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.14, 605.28 and 344.90 is: 476.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.14 : 605.28 = 344.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.14/605.28 = 344.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.14x = 605.28 × 344.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.14x = 208,761.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,761.07/438.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.47

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