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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.85, 659.21 and 276.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.85, 659.21 and 276.65 is: 415.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.85 : 659.21 = 276.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.85/659.21 = 276.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.85x = 659.21 × 276.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.85x = 182,370.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,370.45/438.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.56

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