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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.87, 605.03 and 298.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.87, 605.03 and 298.77 is: 411.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.87 : 605.03 = 298.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.87/605.03 = 298.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.87x = 605.03 × 298.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.87x = 180,764.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,764.81/438.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.89

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