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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.52, 657.24 and 317.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.52, 657.24 and 317.20 is: 475.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.52 : 657.24 = 317.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.52/657.24 = 317.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.52x = 657.24 × 317.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.52x = 208,476.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,476.53/438.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.41

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