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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.52, 657.78 and 336.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.52, 657.78 and 336.46 is: 504.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.52 : 657.78 = 336.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.52/657.78 = 336.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.52x = 657.78 × 336.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.52x = 221,316.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,316.66/438.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.69

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