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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.05, 602.40 and 332.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.05, 602.40 and 332.02 is: 457.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.05 : 602.40 = 332.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.05/602.40 = 332.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.05x = 602.40 × 332.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.05x = 200,008.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,008.85/437.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.63

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