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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.78, 604.74 and 314.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.78, 604.74 and 314.64 is: 433.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.78 : 604.74 = 314.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.78/604.74 = 314.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.78x = 604.74 × 314.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.78x = 190,275.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,275.39/438.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.65

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