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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.87, 643.74 and 438.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.87, 643.74 and 438.61 is: 604.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.87 : 643.74 = 438.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.87/643.74 = 438.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.87x = 643.74 × 438.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.87x = 282,350.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,350.80/466.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.77

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