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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.70, 605.53 and 307.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.70, 605.53 and 307.74 is: 424.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.70 : 605.53 = 307.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.70/605.53 = 307.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.70x = 605.53 × 307.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.70x = 186,345.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,345.80/438.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.77

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