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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.68, 606.18 and 417.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.68, 606.18 and 417.33 is: 576.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.68 : 606.18 = 417.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.68/606.18 = 417.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.68x = 606.18 × 417.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.68x = 252,976.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,976.96/438.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.67

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