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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.10, 602.94 and 305.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.10, 602.94 and 305.88 is: 421.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.10 : 602.94 = 305.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.10/602.94 = 305.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.10x = 602.94 × 305.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.10x = 184,427.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,427.29/437.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.93

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