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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.81, 658.50 and 301.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.81, 658.50 and 301.98 is: 453.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.81 : 658.50 = 301.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.81/658.50 = 301.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.81x = 658.50 × 301.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.81x = 198,853.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,853.83/438.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.17

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