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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.52, 604.62 and 355.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.52, 604.62 and 355.32 is: 489.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.52 : 604.62 = 355.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.52/604.62 = 355.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.52x = 604.62 × 355.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.52x = 214,833.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,833.58/438.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.91

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