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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.72, 658.56 and 411.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.72, 658.56 and 411.84 is: 618.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.72 : 658.56 = 411.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.72/658.56 = 411.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.72x = 658.56 × 411.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.72x = 271,221.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,221.35/438.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.21

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