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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.96, 846.16 and 438.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.96, 846.16 and 438.24 is: 604.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.96 : 846.16 = 438.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.96/846.16 = 438.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.96x = 846.16 × 438.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.96x = 370,821.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,821.16/612.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.97

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