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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.54, 657.80 and 275.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.54, 657.80 and 275.88 is: 413.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.54 : 657.80 = 275.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.54/657.80 = 275.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.54x = 657.80 × 275.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.54x = 181,473.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,473.86/438.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.81

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