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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.71, 861.45 and 438.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.71, 861.45 and 438.14 is: 604.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.71 : 861.45 = 438.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.71/861.45 = 438.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.71x = 861.45 × 438.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.71x = 377,435.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,435.70/624.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.18

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