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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.96, 658.54 and 302.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.96, 658.54 and 302.07 is: 453.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.96 : 658.54 = 302.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.96/658.54 = 302.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.96x = 658.54 × 302.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.96x = 198,925.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,925.18/438.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.17

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