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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.66, 604.98 and 322.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.66, 604.98 and 322.20 is: 444.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.66 : 604.98 = 322.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.66/604.98 = 322.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.66x = 604.98 × 322.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.66x = 194,924.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,924.56/438.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.36

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