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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.72, 657.84 and 301.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.72, 657.84 and 301.80 is: 452.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.72 : 657.84 = 301.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.72/657.84 = 301.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.72x = 657.84 × 301.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.72x = 198,536.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,536.11/438.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.53

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