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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.17, 618.55 and 438.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.17, 618.55 and 438.93 is: 601.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.17 : 618.55 = 438.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.17/618.55 = 438.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.17x = 618.55 × 438.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.17x = 271,499.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,499.05/451.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.77

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