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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.48, 605.88 and 313.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.48, 605.88 and 313.92 is: 433.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.48 : 605.88 = 313.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.48/605.88 = 313.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.48x = 605.88 × 313.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.48x = 190,197.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,197.85/438.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.77

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