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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.48, 605.62 and 291.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.48, 605.62 and 291.80 is: 403.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.48 : 605.62 = 291.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.48/605.62 = 291.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.48x = 605.62 × 291.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.48x = 176,719.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,719.92/438.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.03

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