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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.30, 657.72 and 393.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.30, 657.72 and 393.48 is: 590.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.30 : 657.72 = 393.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.30/657.72 = 393.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.30x = 657.72 × 393.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.30x = 258,799.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,799.67/438.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.46

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