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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.93, 874.35 and 438.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.93, 874.35 and 438.10 is: 603.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.93 : 874.35 = 438.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.93/874.35 = 438.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.93x = 874.35 × 438.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.93x = 383,052.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,052.74/634.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.30

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