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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.89, 657.68 and 299.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.89, 657.68 and 299.93 is: 449.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.89 : 657.68 = 299.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.89/657.68 = 299.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.89x = 657.68 × 299.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.89x = 197,253.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,253.17/438.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.44

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