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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.36, 656.82 and 323.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.36, 656.82 and 323.04 is: 484.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.36 : 656.82 = 323.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.36/656.82 = 323.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.36x = 656.82 × 323.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.36x = 212,179.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,179.13/438.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.03

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