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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.16, 656.52 and 427.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.16, 656.52 and 427.36 is: 640.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.16 : 656.52 = 427.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.16/656.52 = 427.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.16x = 656.52 × 427.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.16x = 280,570.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,570.39/438.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.34

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