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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.89, 657.86 and 276.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.89, 657.86 and 276.62 is: 414.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.89 : 657.86 = 276.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.89/657.86 = 276.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.89x = 657.86 × 276.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.89x = 181,972.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,972.56/438.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.62

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