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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.16, 657.42 and 417.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.16, 657.42 and 417.46 is: 626.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.16 : 657.42 = 417.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.16/657.42 = 417.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.16x = 657.42 × 417.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.16x = 274,446.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,446.55/438.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.36

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