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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.59, 833.04 and 438.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.59, 833.04 and 438.35 is: 604.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.59 : 833.04 = 438.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.59/833.04 = 438.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.59x = 833.04 × 438.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.59x = 365,163.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,163.08/603.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.99

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