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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.92, 657.48 and 329.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.92, 657.48 and 329.52 is: 493.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.92 : 657.48 = 329.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.92/657.48 = 329.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.92x = 657.48 × 329.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.92x = 216,652.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,652.81/438.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.60

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