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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.84, 605.88 and 322.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.84, 605.88 and 322.92 is: 445.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.84 : 605.88 = 322.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.84/605.88 = 322.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.84x = 605.88 × 322.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.84x = 195,650.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,650.77/438.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.84

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