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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.51, 604.97 and 338.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.51, 604.97 and 338.95 is: 467.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.51 : 604.97 = 338.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.51/604.97 = 338.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.51x = 604.97 × 338.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.51x = 205,054.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,054.91/438.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.61

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