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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.16, 656.89 and 300.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.16, 656.89 and 300.79 is: 450.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.16 : 656.89 = 300.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.16/656.89 = 300.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.16x = 656.89 × 300.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.16x = 197,584.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,584.44/438.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.95

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