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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.82, 657.32 and 317.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.82, 657.32 and 317.72 is: 475.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.82 : 657.32 = 317.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.82/657.32 = 317.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.82x = 657.32 × 317.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.82x = 208,843.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,843.77/438.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.92

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