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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.71, 605.88 and 340.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.71, 605.88 and 340.88 is: 470.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.71 : 605.88 = 340.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.71/605.88 = 340.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.71x = 605.88 × 340.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.71x = 206,529.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,529.35/438.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.77

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