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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.80, 659.40 and 317.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.80, 659.40 and 317.72 is: 477.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.80 : 659.40 = 317.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.80/659.40 = 317.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.80x = 659.40 × 317.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.80x = 209,504.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,504.57/438.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.45

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