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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.14, 604.67 and 307.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.14, 604.67 and 307.19 is: 423.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.14 : 604.67 = 307.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.14/604.67 = 307.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.14x = 604.67 × 307.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.14x = 185,748.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,748.55/438.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.95

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