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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.60, 701.10 and 438.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.60, 701.10 and 438.40 is: 604.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.60 : 701.10 = 438.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.60/701.10 = 438.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.60x = 701.10 × 438.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.60x = 307,362.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,362.24/508.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.33

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