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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.46, 834.10 and 438.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.46, 834.10 and 438.82 is: 605.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.46 : 834.10 = 438.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.46/834.10 = 438.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.46x = 834.10 × 438.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.46x = 366,016.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,016.58/604.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.52

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