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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.09, 634.84 and 438.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.09, 634.84 and 438.01 is: 603.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.09 : 634.84 = 438.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.09/634.84 = 438.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.09x = 634.84 × 438.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.09x = 278,063.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,063.59/461.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.05

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