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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.89, 658.29 and 297.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.89, 658.29 and 297.84 is: 446.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.89 : 658.29 = 297.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.89/658.29 = 297.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.89x = 658.29 × 297.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.89x = 196,068.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,068.68/438.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.74

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