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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.60, 665.52 and 438.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.60, 665.52 and 438.60 is: 665.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.60 : 665.52 = 438.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.60/665.52 = 438.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.60x = 665.52 × 438.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.60x = 291,897.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,897.07/438.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.52

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