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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.19, 657.37 and 301.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.19, 657.37 and 301.51 is: 452.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.19 : 657.37 = 301.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.19/657.37 = 301.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.19x = 657.37 × 301.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.19x = 198,199.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,199.43/438.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.31

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