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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.89, 643.34 and 438.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.89, 643.34 and 438.08 is: 604.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.89 : 643.34 = 438.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.89/643.34 = 438.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.89x = 643.34 × 438.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.89x = 281,832.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,832.27/465.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.94

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