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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.96, 658.41 and 295.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.96, 658.41 and 295.59 is: 443.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.96 : 658.41 = 295.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.96/658.41 = 295.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.96x = 658.41 × 295.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.96x = 194,619.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,619.41/438.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.36

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