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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.41, 845.61 and 438.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.41, 845.61 and 438.45 is: 604.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.41 : 845.61 = 438.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.41/845.61 = 438.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.41x = 845.61 × 438.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.41x = 370,757.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,757.70/613.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.42

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