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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.55, 656.76 and 301.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.55, 656.76 and 301.56 is: 451.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.55 : 656.76 = 301.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.55/656.76 = 301.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.55x = 656.76 × 301.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.55x = 198,052.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,052.55/438.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.61

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