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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.66, 629.98 and 438.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.66, 629.98 and 438.98 is: 605.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.66 : 629.98 = 438.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.66/629.98 = 438.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.66x = 629.98 × 438.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.66x = 276,549.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,549.10/456.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.59

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