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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.76, 603.74 and 425.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.76, 603.74 and 425.40 is: 585.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.76 : 603.74 = 425.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.76/603.74 = 425.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.76x = 603.74 × 425.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.76x = 256,831.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,831.00/438.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.36

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