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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.74, 846.81 and 438.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.74, 846.81 and 438.78 is: 605.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.74 : 846.81 = 438.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.74/846.81 = 438.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.74x = 846.81 × 438.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.74x = 371,563.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,563.29/613.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.41

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