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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.08, 602.87 and 297.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.08, 602.87 and 297.12 is: 409.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.08 : 602.87 = 297.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.08/602.87 = 297.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.08x = 602.87 × 297.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.08x = 179,124.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,124.73/437.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.82

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