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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.84, 606.09 and 438.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.84, 606.09 and 438.13 is: 603.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.84 : 606.09 = 438.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.84/606.09 = 438.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.84x = 606.09 × 438.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.84x = 265,546.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,546.21/439.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.73

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