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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.82, 656.85 and 323.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.82, 656.85 and 323.39 is: 484.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.82 : 656.85 = 323.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.82/656.85 = 323.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.82x = 656.85 × 323.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.82x = 212,418.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,418.72/438.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.07

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