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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.07, 654.29 and 438.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.07, 654.29 and 438.62 is: 604.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.07 : 654.29 = 438.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.07/654.29 = 438.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.07x = 654.29 × 438.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.07x = 286,984.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,984.68/475.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.09

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