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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.56, 604.80 and 334.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.56, 604.80 and 334.88 is: 461.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.56 : 604.80 = 334.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.56/604.80 = 334.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.56x = 604.80 × 334.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.56x = 202,535.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,535.42/438.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.82

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