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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.26, 655.95 and 322.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.26, 655.95 and 322.65 is: 482.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.26 : 655.95 = 322.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.26/655.95 = 322.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.26x = 655.95 × 322.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.26x = 211,645.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,645.94/438.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.93

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