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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.58, 657.96 and 417.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.58, 657.96 and 417.88 is: 626.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.58 : 657.96 = 417.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.58/657.96 = 417.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.58x = 657.96 × 417.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.58x = 274,948.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,948.32/438.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.91

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