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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.66, 658.16 and 402.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.66, 658.16 and 402.78 is: 604.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.66 : 658.16 = 402.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.66/658.16 = 402.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.66x = 658.16 × 402.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.66x = 265,094.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,094.69/438.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.33

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