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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.56, 605.12 and 305.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.56, 605.12 and 305.88 is: 422.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.56 : 605.12 = 305.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.56/605.12 = 305.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.56x = 605.12 × 305.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.56x = 185,094.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,094.11/438.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.05

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