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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.99, 656.94 and 335.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.99, 656.94 and 335.45 is: 501.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.99 : 656.94 = 335.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.99/656.94 = 335.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.99x = 656.94 × 335.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.99x = 220,370.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,370.52/438.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.99

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