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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.20, 875.64 and 438.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.20, 875.64 and 438.16 is: 604.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.20 : 875.64 = 438.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.20/875.64 = 438.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.20x = 875.64 × 438.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.20x = 383,670.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,670.42/634.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.97

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