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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.54, 604.60 and 359.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.54, 604.60 and 359.56 is: 495.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.54 : 604.60 = 359.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.54/604.60 = 359.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.54x = 604.60 × 359.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.54x = 217,389.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,389.98/438.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.71

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