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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.48, 656.44 and 301.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.48, 656.44 and 301.26 is: 451.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.48 : 656.44 = 301.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.48/656.44 = 301.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.48x = 656.44 × 301.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.48x = 197,759.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,759.11/438.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.01

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