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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.83, 605.91 and 308.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.83, 605.91 and 308.01 is: 425.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.83 : 605.91 = 308.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.83/605.91 = 308.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.83x = 605.91 × 308.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.83x = 186,624.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,624.80/438.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.28

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