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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.27, 660.32 and 396.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.27, 660.32 and 396.63 is: 597.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.27 : 660.32 = 396.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.27/660.32 = 396.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.27x = 660.32 × 396.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.27x = 261,902.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,902.72/438.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.58

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