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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.91, 832.73 and 438.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.91, 832.73 and 438.21 is: 604.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.91 : 832.73 = 438.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.91/832.73 = 438.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.91x = 832.73 × 438.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.91x = 364,910.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,910.89/603.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.25

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