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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.40, 681.60 and 438.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.40, 681.60 and 438.48 is: 656.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.40 : 681.60 = 438.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.40/681.60 = 438.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.40x = 681.60 × 438.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.40x = 298,867.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,867.97/455.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.28

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