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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.82, 929.73 and 438.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.82, 929.73 and 438.05 is: 657.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.82 : 929.73 = 438.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.82/929.73 = 438.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.82x = 929.73 × 438.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.82x = 407,263.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,263.58/619.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.07

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