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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.17, 603.97 and 332.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.17, 603.97 and 332.92 is: 458.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.17 : 603.97 = 332.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.17/603.97 = 332.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.17x = 603.97 × 332.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.17x = 201,073.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,073.69/438.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.89

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