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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.76, 657.42 and 316.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.76, 657.42 and 316.72 is: 474.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.76 : 657.42 = 316.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.76/657.42 = 316.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.76x = 657.42 × 316.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.76x = 208,218.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,218.06/438.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.56

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