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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.72, 875.28 and 438.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.72, 875.28 and 438.16 is: 604.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.72 : 875.28 = 438.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.72/875.28 = 438.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.72x = 875.28 × 438.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.72x = 383,512.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,512.68/634.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.22

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