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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.18, 656.82 and 329.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.18, 656.82 and 329.64 is: 494.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.18 : 656.82 = 329.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.18/656.82 = 329.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.18x = 656.82 × 329.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.18x = 216,514.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,514.14/438.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.12

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