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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.38, 877.64 and 438.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.38, 877.64 and 438.54 is: 605.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.38 : 877.64 = 438.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.38/877.64 = 438.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.38x = 877.64 × 438.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.38x = 384,880.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,880.25/635.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.75

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