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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.85, 604.96 and 291.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.85, 604.96 and 291.25 is: 401.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.85 : 604.96 = 291.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.85/604.96 = 291.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.85x = 604.96 × 291.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.85x = 176,194.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,194.60/438.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.49

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