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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.32, 657.56 and 301.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.32, 657.56 and 301.63 is: 452.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.32 : 657.56 = 301.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.32/657.56 = 301.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.32x = 657.56 × 301.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.32x = 198,339.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,339.82/438.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.50

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