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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.39, 605.79 and 314.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.39, 605.79 and 314.46 is: 434.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.39 : 605.79 = 314.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.39/605.79 = 314.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.39x = 605.79 × 314.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.39x = 190,496.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,496.72/438.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.54

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