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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.40, 656.79 and 301.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.40, 656.79 and 301.51 is: 451.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.40 : 656.79 = 301.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.40/656.79 = 301.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.40x = 656.79 × 301.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.40x = 198,028.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,028.75/438.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.71

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