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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.97, 844.72 and 438.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.97, 844.72 and 438.01 is: 603.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.97 : 844.72 = 438.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.97/844.72 = 438.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.97x = 844.72 × 438.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.97x = 369,992.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,992.60/612.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.61

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