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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.09, 604.02 and 332.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.09, 604.02 and 332.09 is: 458.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.09 : 604.02 = 332.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.09/604.02 = 332.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.09x = 604.02 × 332.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.09x = 200,585.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,585.98/437.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.92

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