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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.90, 658.08 and 410.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.90, 658.08 and 410.28 is: 615.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.90 : 658.08 = 410.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.90/658.08 = 410.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.90x = 658.08 × 410.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.90x = 269,997.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,997.06/438.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.17

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