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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.89, 605.96 and 306.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.89, 605.96 and 306.07 is: 422.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.89 : 605.96 = 306.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.89/605.96 = 306.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.89x = 605.96 × 306.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.89x = 185,466.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,466.18/438.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.58

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