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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.44, 604.62 and 291.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.44, 604.62 and 291.08 is: 401.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.44 : 604.62 = 291.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.44/604.62 = 291.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.44x = 604.62 × 291.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.44x = 175,992.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,992.79/438.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.41

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