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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.97, 605.62 and 338.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.97, 605.62 and 338.06 is: 466.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.97 : 605.62 = 338.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.97/605.62 = 338.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.97x = 605.62 × 338.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.97x = 204,731.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,731.60/438.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.39

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