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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.66, 658.13 and 315.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.66, 658.13 and 315.54 is: 473.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.66 : 658.13 = 315.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.66/658.13 = 315.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.66x = 658.13 × 315.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.66x = 207,664.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,664.76/438.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.41

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