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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.21, 604.40 and 339.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.21, 604.40 and 339.66 is: 468.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.21 : 604.40 = 339.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.21/604.40 = 339.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.21x = 604.40 × 339.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.21x = 205,288.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,288.81/438.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.47

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