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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.66, 657.56 and 301.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.66, 657.56 and 301.77 is: 452.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.66 : 657.56 = 301.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.66/657.56 = 301.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.66x = 657.56 × 301.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.66x = 198,430.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,430.37/438.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.36

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