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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.64, 657.50 and 316.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.64, 657.50 and 316.85 is: 474.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.64 : 657.50 = 316.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.64/657.50 = 316.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.64x = 657.50 × 316.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.64x = 208,324.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,324.00/438.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.93

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