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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.95, 658.41 and 114.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.95, 658.41 and 114.32 is: 171.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.95 : 658.41 = 114.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.95/658.41 = 114.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.95x = 658.41 × 114.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.95x = 75,266.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,266.14/438.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.47

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