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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.84, 603.90 and 354.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.84, 603.90 and 354.12 is: 487.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.84 : 603.90 = 354.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.84/603.90 = 354.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.84x = 603.90 × 354.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.84x = 213,853.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,853.07/438.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.31

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