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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.80, 615.40 and 438.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.80, 615.40 and 438.80 is: 615.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.80 : 615.40 = 438.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.80/615.40 = 438.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.80x = 615.40 × 438.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.80x = 270,037.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,037.52/438.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.40

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