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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.25, 604.52 and 351.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.25, 604.52 and 351.13 is: 484.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.25 : 604.52 = 351.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.25/604.52 = 351.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.25x = 604.52 × 351.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.25x = 212,263.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,263.35/438.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.34

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