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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.51, 657.21 and 412.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.51, 657.21 and 412.26 is: 617.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.51 : 657.21 = 412.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.51/657.21 = 412.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.51x = 657.21 × 412.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.51x = 270,941.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,941.39/438.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.87

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