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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.44, 658.01 and 435.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.44, 658.01 and 435.02 is: 652.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.44 : 658.01 = 435.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.44/658.01 = 435.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.44x = 658.01 × 435.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.44x = 286,246.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,246.98/438.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.87

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