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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.80, 754.20 and 438.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.80, 754.20 and 438.80 is: 658.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.80 : 754.20 = 438.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.80/754.20 = 438.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.80x = 754.20 × 438.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.80x = 330,942.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,942.96/502.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.20

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