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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.44, 657.24 and 301.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.44, 657.24 and 301.54 is: 452.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.44 : 657.24 = 301.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.44/657.24 = 301.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.44x = 657.24 × 301.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.44x = 198,184.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,184.15/438.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.02

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