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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.85, 657.61 and 403.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.85, 657.61 and 403.05 is: 603.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.85 : 657.61 = 403.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.85/657.61 = 403.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.85x = 657.61 × 403.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.85x = 265,049.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,049.71/438.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.96

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