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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.60, 658.56 and 292.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.60, 658.56 and 292.44 is: 439.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.60 : 658.56 = 292.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.60/658.56 = 292.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.60x = 658.56 × 292.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.60x = 192,589.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,589.29/438.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.10

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