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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.62, 656.30 and 293.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.62, 656.30 and 293.63 is: 439.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.62 : 656.30 = 293.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.62/656.30 = 293.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.62x = 656.30 × 293.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.62x = 192,706.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,706.82/438.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.35

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