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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.05, 602.53 and 319.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.05, 602.53 and 319.06 is: 439.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.05 : 602.53 = 319.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.05/602.53 = 319.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.05x = 602.53 × 319.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.05x = 192,243.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,243.22/437.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.87

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