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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.32, 832.20 and 438.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.32, 832.20 and 438.24 is: 603.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.32 : 832.20 = 438.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.32/832.20 = 438.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.32x = 832.20 × 438.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.32x = 364,703.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,703.33/604.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.49

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