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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.84, 658.68 and 294.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.84, 658.68 and 294.96 is: 442.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.84 : 658.68 = 294.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.84/658.68 = 294.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.84x = 658.68 × 294.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.84x = 194,284.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,284.25/438.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.72

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