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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.65, 861.59 and 438.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.65, 861.59 and 438.14 is: 604.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.65 : 861.59 = 438.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.65/861.59 = 438.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.65x = 861.59 × 438.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.65x = 377,500.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,500.29/624.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.34

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