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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.68, 658 and 317

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.68, 658 and 317 is: 475.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.68 : 658 = 317 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.68/658 = 317/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.68x = 658 × 317
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.68x = 208,586
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,586/438.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.49

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