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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.30, 658.02 and 433.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.30, 658.02 and 433.70 is: 651.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.30 : 658.02 = 433.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.30/658.02 = 433.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.30x = 658.02 × 433.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.30x = 285,383.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,383.27/438.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.11

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