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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.09, 603.68 and 436.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.09, 603.68 and 436.38 is: 601.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.09 : 603.68 = 436.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.09/603.68 = 436.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.09x = 603.68 × 436.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.09x = 263,431.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,431.70/438.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.32

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