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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.93, 658.80 and 294.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.93, 658.80 and 294.75 is: 442.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.93 : 658.80 = 294.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.93/658.80 = 294.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.93x = 658.80 × 294.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.93x = 194,181.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,181.30/438.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.40

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