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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.54, 605.62 and 345.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.54, 605.62 and 345.27 is: 476.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.54 : 605.62 = 345.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.54/605.62 = 345.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.54x = 605.62 × 345.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.54x = 209,102.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,102.42/438.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.81

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