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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.84, 644.76 and 438.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.84, 644.76 and 438.61 is: 604.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.84 : 644.76 = 438.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.84/644.76 = 438.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.84x = 644.76 × 438.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.84x = 282,798.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,798.18/467.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.48

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