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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.20, 693.96 and 438.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.20, 693.96 and 438.32 is: 603.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.20 : 693.96 = 438.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.20/693.96 = 438.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.20x = 693.96 × 438.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.20x = 304,176.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,176.55/504.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.29

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