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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.93, 658.37 and 316.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.93, 658.37 and 316.10 is: 474.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.93 : 658.37 = 316.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.93/658.37 = 316.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.93x = 658.37 × 316.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.93x = 208,111.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,111.86/438.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.14

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