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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.28, 605.10 and 305.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.28, 605.10 and 305.46 is: 421.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.28 : 605.10 = 305.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.28/605.10 = 305.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.28x = 605.10 × 305.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.28x = 184,833.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,833.85/438.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.73

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