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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.39, 656.21 and 300.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.39, 656.21 and 300.63 is: 450.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.39 : 656.21 = 300.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.39/656.21 = 300.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.39x = 656.21 × 300.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.39x = 197,274.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,274.91/438.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.00

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