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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.55, 658.94 and 317.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.55, 658.94 and 317.66 is: 477.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.55 : 658.94 = 317.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.55/658.94 = 317.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.55x = 658.94 × 317.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.55x = 209,314.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,314.00/438.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.29

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