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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.44, 658.09 and 315.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.44, 658.09 and 315.18 is: 473.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.44 : 658.09 = 315.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.44/658.09 = 315.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.44x = 658.09 × 315.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.44x = 207,416.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,416.81/438.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.08

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