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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.48, 604.44 and 290.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.48, 604.44 and 290.79 is: 400.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.48 : 604.44 = 290.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.48/604.44 = 290.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.48x = 604.44 × 290.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.48x = 175,765.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,765.11/438.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.85

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