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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.03, 602.74 and 318.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.03, 602.74 and 318.87 is: 439.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.03 : 602.74 = 318.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.03/602.74 = 318.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.03x = 602.74 × 318.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.03x = 192,196.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,196.10/437.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.78

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