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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.16, 604.84 and 298.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.16, 604.84 and 298.74 is: 412.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.16 : 604.84 = 298.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.16/604.84 = 298.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.16x = 604.84 × 298.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.16x = 180,689.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,689.42/438.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.38

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