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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.35, 658.46 and 276.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.35, 658.46 and 276.15 is: 414.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.35 : 658.46 = 276.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.35/658.46 = 276.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.35x = 658.46 × 276.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.35x = 181,829.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,829.06/438.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.80

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