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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.72, 876.83 and 438.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.72, 876.83 and 438.89 is: 605.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.72 : 876.83 = 438.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.72/876.83 = 438.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.72x = 876.83 × 438.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.72x = 384,825.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,825.34/635.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.34

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