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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.27, 657.59 and 401.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.27, 657.59 and 401.91 is: 603.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.27 : 657.59 = 401.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.27/657.59 = 401.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.27x = 657.59 × 401.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.27x = 264,289.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,289.99/438.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.03

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