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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.38, 604.75 and 339.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.38, 604.75 and 339.15 is: 467.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.38 : 604.75 = 339.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.38/604.75 = 339.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.38x = 604.75 × 339.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.38x = 205,100.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,100.96/438.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.86

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