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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.46, 656.82 and 334.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.46, 656.82 and 334.97 is: 501.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.46 : 656.82 = 334.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.46/656.82 = 334.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.46x = 656.82 × 334.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.46x = 220,015.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,015.00/438.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.79

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