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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.23, 604.82 and 391.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.23, 604.82 and 391.85 is: 540.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.23 : 604.82 = 391.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.23/604.82 = 391.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.23x = 604.82 × 391.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.23x = 236,993.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,993.73/438.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.80

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