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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.18, 656.46 and 300.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.18, 656.46 and 300.84 is: 450.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.18 : 656.46 = 300.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.18/656.46 = 300.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.18x = 656.46 × 300.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.18x = 197,489.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,489.43/438.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.70

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