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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.90, 641.73 and 438.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.90, 641.73 and 438.24 is: 607.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.90 : 641.73 = 438.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.90/641.73 = 438.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.90x = 641.73 × 438.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.90x = 281,230.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,230.66/462.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.54

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