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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.60, 623.10 and 438.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.60, 623.10 and 438.18 is: 600.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.60 : 623.10 = 438.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.60/623.10 = 438.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.60x = 623.10 × 438.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.60x = 273,029.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,029.96/454.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.59

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