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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.26, 833.84 and 438.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.26, 833.84 and 438.63 is: 606.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.26 : 833.84 = 438.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.26/833.84 = 438.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.26x = 833.84 × 438.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.26x = 365,745.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,745.05/603.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.29

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