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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.48, 658.03 and 301.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.48, 658.03 and 301.66 is: 452.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.48 : 658.03 = 301.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.48/658.03 = 301.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.48x = 658.03 × 301.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.48x = 198,501.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,501.33/438.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.70

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