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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.62, 656.91 and 301.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.62, 656.91 and 301.32 is: 451.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.62 : 656.91 = 301.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.62/656.91 = 301.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.62x = 656.91 × 301.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.62x = 197,940.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,940.12/438.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.28

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