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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.38, 926.50 and 438.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.38, 926.50 and 438.50 is: 605.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.38 : 926.50 = 438.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.38/926.50 = 438.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.38x = 926.50 × 438.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.38x = 406,270.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,270.25/671.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.13

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