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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.28, 658 and 275.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.28, 658 and 275.44 is: 413.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.28 : 658 = 275.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.28/658 = 275.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.28x = 658 × 275.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.28x = 181,239.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,239.52/438.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.52

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