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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.41, 657.07 and 314.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.41, 657.07 and 314.37 is: 471.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.41 : 657.07 = 314.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.41/657.07 = 314.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.41x = 657.07 × 314.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.41x = 206,563.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,563.10/438.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.16

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