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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.98, 605.50 and 291.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.98, 605.50 and 291.78 is: 402.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.98 : 605.50 = 291.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.98/605.50 = 291.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.98x = 605.50 × 291.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.98x = 176,672.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,672.79/438.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.46

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