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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.99, 657.48 and 301.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.99, 657.48 and 301.41 is: 451.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.99 : 657.48 = 301.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.99/657.48 = 301.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.99x = 657.48 × 301.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.99x = 198,171.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,171.05/438.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.42

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