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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.89, 657.65 and 422.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.89, 657.65 and 422.08 is: 632.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.89 : 657.65 = 422.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.89/657.65 = 422.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.89x = 657.65 × 422.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.89x = 277,580.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,580.32/438.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.47

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