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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.78, 605.79 and 409.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.78, 605.79 and 409.74 is: 565.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.78 : 605.79 = 409.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.78/605.79 = 409.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.78x = 605.79 × 409.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.78x = 248,216.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,216.39/438.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.70

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