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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.80, 604.79 and 291.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.80, 604.79 and 291.17 is: 401.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.80 : 604.79 = 291.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.80/604.79 = 291.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.80x = 604.79 × 291.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.80x = 176,095.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,095.25/438.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.31

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