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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.98, 875.34 and 438.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.98, 875.34 and 438.96 is: 605.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.98 : 875.34 = 438.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.98/875.34 = 438.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.98x = 875.34 × 438.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.98x = 384,239.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,239.25/634.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.12

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