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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.72, 657.60 and 311.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.72, 657.60 and 311.04 is: 466.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.72 : 657.60 = 311.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.72/657.60 = 311.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.72x = 657.60 × 311.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.72x = 204,539.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,539.90/438.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.22

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