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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.98, 605.63 and 340.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.98, 605.63 and 340.56 is: 469.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.98 : 605.63 = 340.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.98/605.63 = 340.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.98x = 605.63 × 340.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.98x = 206,251.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,251.65/438.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.85

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