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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.54, 898.11 and 438

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.54, 898.11 and 438 is: 655.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.54 : 898.11 = 438 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.54/898.11 = 438/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.54x = 898.11 × 438
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.54x = 393,372.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,372.18/600.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.03

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