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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.24, 658.08 and 300.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.24, 658.08 and 300.96 is: 451.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.24 : 658.08 = 300.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.24/658.08 = 300.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.24x = 658.08 × 300.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.24x = 198,055.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,055.76/438.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.93

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