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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.42, 878.33 and 438.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.42, 878.33 and 438.31 is: 603.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.42 : 878.33 = 438.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.42/878.33 = 438.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.42x = 878.33 × 438.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.42x = 384,982.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,982.40/637.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.97

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