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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.50, 657.12 and 299.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.50, 657.12 and 299.55 is: 448.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.50 : 657.12 = 299.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.50/657.12 = 299.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.50x = 657.12 × 299.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.50x = 196,840.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,840.30/438.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.89

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