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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.75, 605.21 and 298.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.75, 605.21 and 298.89 is: 412.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.75 : 605.21 = 298.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.75/605.21 = 298.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.75x = 605.21 × 298.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.75x = 180,889.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,889.72/438.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.28

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