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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.58, 603.93 and 345.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.58, 603.93 and 345.70 is: 476.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.58 : 603.93 = 345.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.58/603.93 = 345.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.58x = 603.93 × 345.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.58x = 208,778.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,778.60/438.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.03

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