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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.62, 604.88 and 384.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.62, 604.88 and 384.78 is: 531.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.62 : 604.88 = 384.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.62/604.88 = 384.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.62x = 604.88 × 384.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.62x = 232,745.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,745.73/437.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.84

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