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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.28, 604.96 and 290.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.28, 604.96 and 290.84 is: 401.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.28 : 604.96 = 290.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.28/604.96 = 290.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.28x = 604.96 × 290.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.28x = 175,946.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,946.57/438.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.45

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