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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.31, 604.92 and 290.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.31, 604.92 and 290.98 is: 401.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.31 : 604.92 = 290.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.31/604.92 = 290.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.31x = 604.92 × 290.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.31x = 176,019.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,019.62/438.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.59

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