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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.23, 604.85 and 391.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.23, 604.85 and 391.86 is: 540.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.23 : 604.85 = 391.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.23/604.85 = 391.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.23x = 604.85 × 391.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.23x = 237,014.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,014.56/438.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.84

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