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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.25, 658.26 and 438.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.25, 658.26 and 438.03 is: 604.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.25 : 658.26 = 438.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.25/658.26 = 438.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.25x = 658.26 × 438.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.25x = 288,337.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,337.63/477.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.16

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