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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.21, 640.44 and 438.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.21, 640.44 and 438.48 is: 603.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.21 : 640.44 = 438.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.21/640.44 = 438.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.21x = 640.44 × 438.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.21x = 280,820.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,820.13/465.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.64

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