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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.29, 657.44 and 411.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.29, 657.44 and 411.56 is: 617.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.29 : 657.44 = 411.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.29/657.44 = 411.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.29x = 657.44 × 411.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.29x = 270,579.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,579.53/438.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.35

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