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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.35, 604.64 and 355.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.35, 604.64 and 355.32 is: 490.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.35 : 604.64 = 355.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.35/604.64 = 355.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.35x = 604.64 × 355.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.35x = 214,838.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,838.91/438.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.11

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