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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.48, 656.10 and 393.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.48, 656.10 and 393.53 is: 588.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.48 : 656.10 = 393.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.48/656.10 = 393.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.48x = 656.10 × 393.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.48x = 258,191.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,191.75/438.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.83

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