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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.87, 658.31 and 317.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.87, 658.31 and 317.37 is: 476.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.87 : 658.31 = 317.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.87/658.31 = 317.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.87x = 658.31 × 317.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.87x = 208,927.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,927.84/438.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.06

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