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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.44, 656.46 and 309.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.44, 656.46 and 309.80 is: 463.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.44 : 656.46 = 309.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.44/656.46 = 309.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.44x = 656.46 × 309.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.44x = 203,371.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,371.31/438.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.85

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