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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.45, 604.35 and 402.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.45, 604.35 and 402.69 is: 555.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.45 : 604.35 = 402.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.45/604.35 = 402.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.45x = 604.35 × 402.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.45x = 243,365.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,365.70/438.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.06

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