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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.26, 604.29 and 298.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.26, 604.29 and 298.46 is: 411.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.26 : 604.29 = 298.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.26/604.29 = 298.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.26x = 604.29 × 298.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.26x = 180,354.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,354.14/438.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.53

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