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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.42, 656.76 and 301.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.42, 656.76 and 301.13 is: 451.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.42 : 656.76 = 301.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.42/656.76 = 301.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.42x = 656.76 × 301.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.42x = 197,770.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,770.14/438.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.10

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