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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.84, 834.48 and 438.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.84, 834.48 and 438.24 is: 605.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.84 : 834.48 = 438.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.84/834.48 = 438.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.84x = 834.48 × 438.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.84x = 365,702.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,702.52/603.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.63

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