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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.87, 834.39 and 438.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.87, 834.39 and 438.79 is: 605.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.87 : 834.39 = 438.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.87/834.39 = 438.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.87x = 834.39 × 438.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.87x = 366,121.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,121.99/604.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.29

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