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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.63, 622.82 and 438.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.63, 622.82 and 438.98 is: 604.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.63 : 622.82 = 438.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.63/622.82 = 438.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.63x = 622.82 × 438.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.63x = 273,403.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,403.51/452.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.03

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