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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.71, 657.45 and 256.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.71, 657.45 and 256.46 is: 384.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.71 : 657.45 = 256.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.71/657.45 = 256.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.71x = 657.45 × 256.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.71x = 168,606.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,606.34/438.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.33

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