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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.45, 656.79 and 207.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.45, 656.79 and 207.02 is: 310.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.45 : 656.79 = 207.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.45/656.79 = 207.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.45x = 656.79 × 207.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.45x = 135,965.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,965.38/438.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.10

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