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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.93, 604.48 and 399.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.93, 604.48 and 399.99 is: 550.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.93 : 604.48 = 399.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.93/604.48 = 399.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.93x = 604.48 × 399.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.93x = 241,785.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,785.96/438.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.85

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