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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.94, 605.51 and 407.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.94, 605.51 and 407.67 is: 562.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.94 : 605.51 = 407.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.94/605.51 = 407.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.94x = 605.51 × 407.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.94x = 246,845.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,845.48/438.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.37

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