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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.62, 604.69 and 298.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.62, 604.69 and 298.52 is: 411.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.62 : 604.69 = 298.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.62/604.69 = 298.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.62x = 604.69 × 298.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.62x = 180,512.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,512.06/438.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.55

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