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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.57, 655.70 and 416.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.57, 655.70 and 416.25 is: 622.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.57 : 655.70 = 416.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.57/655.70 = 416.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.57x = 655.70 × 416.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.57x = 272,933.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,933.04/438.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.32

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