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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.59, 604.70 and 359.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.59, 604.70 and 359.62 is: 495.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.59 : 604.70 = 359.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.59/604.70 = 359.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.59x = 604.70 × 359.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.59x = 217,462.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,462.21/438.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.82

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