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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.05, 844.86 and 438.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.05, 844.86 and 438.09 is: 603.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.05 : 844.86 = 438.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.05/844.86 = 438.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.05x = 844.86 × 438.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.05x = 370,124.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,124.72/613.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.74

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