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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.72, 658.07 and 411.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.72, 658.07 and 411.99 is: 617.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.72 : 658.07 = 411.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.72/658.07 = 411.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.72x = 658.07 × 411.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.72x = 271,117.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,117.59/438.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.98

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