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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.30, 697.95 and 438

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.30, 697.95 and 438 is: 657.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.30 : 697.95 = 438 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.30/697.95 = 438/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.30x = 697.95 × 438
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.30x = 305,702.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,702.10/465.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.00

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