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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.74, 657.69 and 400.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.74, 657.69 and 400.69 is: 600.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.74 : 657.69 = 400.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.74/657.69 = 400.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.74x = 657.69 × 400.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.74x = 263,529.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,529.81/438.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.65

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