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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.32, 658.56 and 329.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.32, 658.56 and 329.78 is: 495.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.32 : 658.56 = 329.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.32/658.56 = 329.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.32x = 658.56 × 329.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.32x = 217,179.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,179.92/438.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.48

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