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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.83, 656.79 and 315.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.83, 656.79 and 315.10 is: 471.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.83 : 656.79 = 315.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.83/656.79 = 315.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.83x = 656.79 × 315.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.83x = 206,954.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,954.53/438.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.61

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