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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.24, 694.60 and 438.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.24, 694.60 and 438.63 is: 604.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.24 : 694.60 = 438.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.24/694.60 = 438.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.24x = 694.60 × 438.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.24x = 304,672.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,672.40/504.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.22

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