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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.30, 605.09 and 320.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.30, 605.09 and 320.15 is: 441.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.30 : 605.09 = 320.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.30/605.09 = 320.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.30x = 605.09 × 320.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.30x = 193,721.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,721.88/438.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.98

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