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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.86, 659.09 and 294.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.86, 659.09 and 294.68 is: 442.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.86 : 659.09 = 294.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.86/659.09 = 294.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.86x = 659.09 × 294.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.86x = 194,217.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,217.35/438.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.55

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