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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.86, 657.57 and 323.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.86, 657.57 and 323.54 is: 484.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.86 : 657.57 = 323.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.86/657.57 = 323.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.86x = 657.57 × 323.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.86x = 212,750.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,750.20/438.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.78

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