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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.62, 605.07 and 320.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.62, 605.07 and 320.56 is: 442.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.62 : 605.07 = 320.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.62/605.07 = 320.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.62x = 605.07 × 320.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.62x = 193,959.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,959.73/438.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.21

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