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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.01, 603.29 and 305.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.01, 603.29 and 305.97 is: 422.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.01 : 603.29 = 305.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.01/603.29 = 305.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.01x = 603.29 × 305.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.01x = 184,587.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,587.11/437.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.39

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