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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.49, 604.93 and 307.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.49, 604.93 and 307.58 is: 424.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.49 : 604.93 = 307.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.49/604.93 = 307.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.49x = 604.93 × 307.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.49x = 186,062.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,062.83/438.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.33

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