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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.73, 605.88 and 314.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.73, 605.88 and 314.66 is: 434.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.73 : 605.88 = 314.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.73/605.88 = 314.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.73x = 605.88 × 314.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.73x = 190,647.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,647.72/438.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.55

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