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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.40, 627.20 and 438.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.40, 627.20 and 438.40 is: 605.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.40 : 627.20 = 438.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.40/627.20 = 438.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.40x = 627.20 × 438.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.40x = 274,964.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,964.48/454.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.12

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