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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.52, 604.68 and 340.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.52, 604.68 and 340.12 is: 469.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.52 : 604.68 = 340.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.52/604.68 = 340.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.52x = 604.68 × 340.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.52x = 205,663.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,663.76/438.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.00

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