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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.20, 846.27 and 438.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.20, 846.27 and 438.96 is: 605.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.20 : 846.27 = 438.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.20/846.27 = 438.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.20x = 846.27 × 438.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.20x = 371,478.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,478.68/613.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.80

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