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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.48, 656.52 and 424.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.48, 656.52 and 424.56 is: 635.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.48 : 656.52 = 424.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.48/656.52 = 424.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.48x = 656.52 × 424.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.48x = 278,732.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,732.13/438.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.68

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