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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.13, 604.06 and 402.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.13, 604.06 and 402.30 is: 555.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.13 : 604.06 = 402.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.13/604.06 = 402.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.13x = 604.06 × 402.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.13x = 243,012.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,012.33/437.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.93

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