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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.03, 602.83 and 343.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.03, 602.83 and 343.62 is: 473.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.03 : 602.83 = 343.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.03/602.83 = 343.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.03x = 602.83 × 343.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.03x = 207,143.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,143.59/437.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.99

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