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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.94, 605.98 and 291.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.94, 605.98 and 291.77 is: 402.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.94 : 605.98 = 291.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.94/605.98 = 291.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.94x = 605.98 × 291.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.94x = 176,806.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,806.78/438.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.80

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