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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.87, 658.30 and 416.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.87, 658.30 and 416.97 is: 625.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.87 : 658.30 = 416.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.87/658.30 = 416.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.87x = 658.30 × 416.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.87x = 274,488.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,488.06/438.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.45

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