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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.47, 604.80 and 345.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.47, 604.80 and 345.08 is: 475.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.47 : 604.80 = 345.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.47/604.80 = 345.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.47x = 604.80 × 345.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.47x = 208,704.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,704.38/438.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.98

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