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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.27, 832.60 and 438.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.27, 832.60 and 438.23 is: 604.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.27 : 832.60 = 438.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.27/832.60 = 438.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.27x = 832.60 × 438.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.27x = 364,870.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,870.30/603.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.82

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