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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 633.29, 875.57 and 438.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 633.29, 875.57 and 438.26 is: 605.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    633.29 : 875.57 = 438.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    633.29/875.57 = 438.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    633.29x = 875.57 × 438.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    633.29x = 383,720.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,720.74/633.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.92

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