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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.23, 604.28 and 298.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.23, 604.28 and 298.43 is: 411.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.23 : 604.28 = 298.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.23/604.28 = 298.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.23x = 604.28 × 298.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.23x = 180,335.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,335.30/438.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.51

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