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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.18, 844.29 and 438.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.18, 844.29 and 438.30 is: 604.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.18 : 844.29 = 438.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.18/844.29 = 438.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.18x = 844.29 × 438.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.18x = 370,052.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,052.31/612.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.48

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