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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.41, 604.73 and 320.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.41, 604.73 and 320.22 is: 441.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.41 : 604.73 = 320.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.41/604.73 = 320.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.41x = 604.73 × 320.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.41x = 193,647.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,647.44/438.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.70

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