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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.41, 604.59 and 290.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.41, 604.59 and 290.87 is: 401.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.41 : 604.59 = 290.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.41/604.59 = 290.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.41x = 604.59 × 290.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.41x = 175,857.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,857.09/438.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.13

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