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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.44, 604.60 and 305.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.44, 604.60 and 305.78 is: 421.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.44 : 604.60 = 305.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.44/604.60 = 305.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.44x = 604.60 × 305.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.44x = 184,874.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,874.59/438.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.66

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