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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.44, 605.06 and 307.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.44, 605.06 and 307.56 is: 424.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.44 : 605.06 = 307.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.44/605.06 = 307.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.44x = 605.06 × 307.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.44x = 186,092.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,092.25/438.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.44

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