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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.93, 658.44 and 432.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.93, 658.44 and 432.09 is: 648.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.93 : 658.44 = 432.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.93/658.44 = 432.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.93x = 658.44 × 432.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.93x = 284,505.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,505.34/438.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.18

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