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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.20, 635.52 and 438.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.20, 635.52 and 438.88 is: 604.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.20 : 635.52 = 438.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.20/635.52 = 438.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.20x = 635.52 × 438.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.20x = 278,917.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,917.02/461.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.76

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