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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.35, 604.62 and 355.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.35, 604.62 and 355.46 is: 490.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.35 : 604.62 = 355.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.35/604.62 = 355.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.35x = 604.62 × 355.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.35x = 214,918.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,918.23/438.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.29

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