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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.96, 876.28 and 438.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.96, 876.28 and 438.56 is: 605.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.96 : 876.28 = 438.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.96/876.28 = 438.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.96x = 876.28 × 438.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.96x = 384,301.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,301.36/634.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.24

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