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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.36, 604.46 and 298.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.36, 604.46 and 298.50 is: 411.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.36 : 604.46 = 298.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.36/604.46 = 298.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.36x = 604.46 × 298.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.36x = 180,429.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,429.82/438.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.60

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