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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.48, 654.48 and 404.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.48, 654.48 and 404.46 is: 603.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.48 : 654.48 = 404.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.48/654.48 = 404.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.48x = 654.48 × 404.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.48x = 264,710.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,710.98/438.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.70

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