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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.52, 657.06 and 422.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.52, 657.06 and 422.68 is: 633.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.52 : 657.06 = 422.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.52/657.06 = 422.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.52x = 657.06 × 422.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.52x = 277,726.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,726.12/438.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.33

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