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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.82, 658.49 and 394

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.82, 658.49 and 394 is: 591.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.82 : 658.49 = 394 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.82/658.49 = 394/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.82x = 658.49 × 394
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.82x = 259,445.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,445.06/438.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.23

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