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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.18, 658.02 and 401.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.18, 658.02 and 401.93 is: 603.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.18 : 658.02 = 401.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.18/658.02 = 401.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.18x = 658.02 × 401.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.18x = 264,474.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,474.69/438.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.58

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