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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.90, 658.35 and 403.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.90, 658.35 and 403.80 is: 605.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.90 : 658.35 = 403.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.90/658.35 = 403.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.90x = 658.35 × 403.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.90x = 265,841.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,841.73/438.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.70

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