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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.26, 604.80 and 290.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.26, 604.80 and 290.90 is: 401.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.26 : 604.80 = 290.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.26/604.80 = 290.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.26x = 604.80 × 290.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.26x = 175,936.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,936.32/438.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.44

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