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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.98, 658.68 and 274.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.98, 658.68 and 274.40 is: 411.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.98 : 658.68 = 274.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.98/658.68 = 274.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.98x = 658.68 × 274.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.98x = 180,743.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,743.63/438.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.74

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