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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.49, 604.75 and 291.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.49, 604.75 and 291.16 is: 401.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.49 : 604.75 = 291.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.49/604.75 = 291.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.49x = 604.75 × 291.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.49x = 176,079.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,079.01/438.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.56

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