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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.92, 606.79 and 434.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.92, 606.79 and 434.77 is: 601.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.92 : 606.79 = 434.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.92/606.79 = 434.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.92x = 606.79 × 434.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.92x = 263,813.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,813.11/438.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.05

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