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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.57, 604.84 and 312.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.57, 604.84 and 312.96 is: 431.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.57 : 604.84 = 312.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.57/604.84 = 312.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.57x = 604.84 × 312.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.57x = 189,290.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,290.73/438.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.61

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