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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.04, 1,388.24 and 438.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.04, 1,388.24 and 438.09 is: 657.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.04 : 1,388.24 = 438.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.04/1,388.24 = 438.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.04x = 1,388.24 × 438.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.04x = 608,177.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,177.44/925.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.46

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