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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.85, 659.80 and 410.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.85, 659.80 and 410.30 is: 616.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.85 : 659.80 = 410.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.85/659.80 = 410.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.85x = 659.80 × 410.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.85x = 270,713.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,713.32/438.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.87

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