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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.39, 657.99 and 301.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.39, 657.99 and 301.10 is: 451.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.39 : 657.99 = 301.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.39/657.99 = 301.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.39x = 657.99 × 301.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.39x = 198,117.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,117.50/438.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.92

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