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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.23, 656.60 and 316.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.23, 656.60 and 316.10 is: 473.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.23 : 656.60 = 316.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.23/656.60 = 316.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.23x = 656.60 × 316.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.23x = 207,546.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,546.40/438.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.61

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