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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.57, 656.40 and 314.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.57, 656.40 and 314.85 is: 471.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.57 : 656.40 = 314.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.57/656.40 = 314.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.57x = 656.40 × 314.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.57x = 206,667.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,667.54/438.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.23

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