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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.42, 604.80 and 263.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.42, 604.80 and 263.46 is: 363.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.42 : 604.80 = 263.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.42/604.80 = 263.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.42x = 604.80 × 263.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.42x = 159,340.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,340.61/438.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.44

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