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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.74, 658.11 and 301.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.74, 658.11 and 301.75 is: 452.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.74 : 658.11 = 301.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.74/658.11 = 301.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.74x = 658.11 × 301.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.74x = 198,584.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,584.69/438.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.63

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