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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.32, 657.47 and 411.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.32, 657.47 and 411.59 is: 617.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.32 : 657.47 = 411.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.32/657.47 = 411.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.32x = 657.47 × 411.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.32x = 270,608.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,608.08/438.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.38

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