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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.77, 658.15 and 308.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.77, 658.15 and 308.23 is: 462.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.77 : 658.15 = 308.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.77/658.15 = 308.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.77x = 658.15 × 308.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.77x = 202,861.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,861.88/438.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.35

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