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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.48, 652.32 and 421.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.48, 652.32 and 421.20 is: 626.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.48 : 652.32 = 421.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.48/652.32 = 421.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.48x = 652.32 × 421.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.48x = 274,757.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,757.18/438.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.61

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