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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.73, 657.70 and 400.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.73, 657.70 and 400.68 is: 600.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.73 : 657.70 = 400.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.73/657.70 = 400.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.73x = 657.70 × 400.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.73x = 263,526.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,526.23/438.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.66

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