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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.17, 604.74 and 307.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.17, 604.74 and 307.08 is: 423.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.17 : 604.74 = 307.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.17/604.74 = 307.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.17x = 604.74 × 307.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.17x = 185,703.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,703.56/438.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.82

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