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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.48, 660.28 and 397.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.48, 660.28 and 397.20 is: 598.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.48 : 660.28 = 397.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.48/660.28 = 397.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.48x = 660.28 × 397.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.48x = 262,263.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,263.22/438.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.12

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