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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.65, 657.24 and 422.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.65, 657.24 and 422.43 is: 632.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.65 : 657.24 = 422.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.65/657.24 = 422.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.65x = 657.24 × 422.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.65x = 277,637.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,637.89/438.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.94

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