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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.84, 604.52 and 340.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.84, 604.52 and 340.42 is: 468.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.84 : 604.52 = 340.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.84/604.52 = 340.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.84x = 604.52 × 340.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.84x = 205,790.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,790.70/438.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.94

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