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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.92, 657.18 and 301.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.92, 657.18 and 301.72 is: 451.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.92 : 657.18 = 301.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.92/657.18 = 301.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.92x = 657.18 × 301.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.92x = 198,284.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,284.35/438.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.76

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