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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.52, 605.58 and 414.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.52, 605.58 and 414.28 is: 572.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.52 : 605.58 = 414.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.52/605.58 = 414.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.52x = 605.58 × 414.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.52x = 250,879.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,879.68/438.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.11

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