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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.22, 604.96 and 307.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.22, 604.96 and 307.47 is: 424.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.22 : 604.96 = 307.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.22/604.96 = 307.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.22x = 604.96 × 307.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.22x = 186,007.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,007.05/438.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.46

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