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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.96, 657 and 390.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.96, 657 and 390.96 is: 585.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.96 : 657 = 390.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.96/657 = 390.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.96x = 657 × 390.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.96x = 256,860.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,860.72/438.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.16

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