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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.65, 605.39 and 401.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.65, 605.39 and 401.74 is: 554.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.65 : 605.39 = 401.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.65/605.39 = 401.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.65x = 605.39 × 401.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.65x = 243,209.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,209.38/438.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.45

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