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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.52, 676.92 and 438.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.52, 676.92 and 438.84 is: 604.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.52 : 676.92 = 438.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.52/676.92 = 438.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.52x = 676.92 × 438.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.52x = 297,059.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,059.57/491.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.37

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