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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.54, 696.02 and 438.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.54, 696.02 and 438.07 is: 604.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.54 : 696.02 = 438.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.54/696.02 = 438.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.54x = 696.02 × 438.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.54x = 304,902.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,902.00/504.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.32

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