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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.60, 604.35 and 298.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.60, 604.35 and 298.47 is: 411.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.60 : 604.35 = 298.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.60/604.35 = 298.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.60x = 604.35 × 298.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.60x = 180,380.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,380.34/438.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.26

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