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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.91, 694.98 and 438.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.91, 694.98 and 438.30 is: 604.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.91 : 694.98 = 438.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.91/694.98 = 438.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.91x = 694.98 × 438.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.91x = 304,609.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,609.73/503.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.49

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