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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.95, 833.01 and 438.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.95, 833.01 and 438.44 is: 604.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.95 : 833.01 = 438.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.95/833.01 = 438.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.95x = 833.01 × 438.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.95x = 365,224.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,224.90/603.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.73

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