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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.87, 658.03 and 207.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.87, 658.03 and 207.62 is: 311.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.87 : 658.03 = 207.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.87/658.03 = 207.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.87x = 658.03 × 207.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.87x = 136,620.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,620.19/438.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.30

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