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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.95, 658.41 and 295.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.95, 658.41 and 295.58 is: 443.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.95 : 658.41 = 295.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.95/658.41 = 295.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.95x = 658.41 × 295.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.95x = 194,609.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,609.54/438.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.36

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