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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.92, 606.12 and 308.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.92, 606.12 and 308.24 is: 425.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.92 : 606.12 = 308.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.92/606.12 = 308.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.92x = 606.12 × 308.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.92x = 186,830.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,830.43/438.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.66

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