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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.39, 644.04 and 438.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.39, 644.04 and 438.58 is: 605.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.39 : 644.04 = 438.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.39/644.04 = 438.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.39x = 644.04 × 438.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.39x = 282,457.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,457.65/466.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.63

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