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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.60, 605.10 and 403.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.60, 605.10 and 403.64 is: 556.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.60 : 605.10 = 403.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.60/605.10 = 403.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.60x = 605.10 × 403.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.60x = 244,242.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,242.56/438.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.87

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