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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.98, 656.85 and 394.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.98, 656.85 and 394.03 is: 589.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.98 : 656.85 = 394.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.98/656.85 = 394.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.98x = 656.85 × 394.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.98x = 258,815.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,815.32/438.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.58

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