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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.24, 743.10 and 438.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.24, 743.10 and 438.60 is: 658.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.24 : 743.10 = 438.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.24/743.10 = 438.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.24x = 743.10 × 438.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.24x = 325,923.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,923.66/495.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.11

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