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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.19, 603.71 and 319.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.19, 603.71 and 319.83 is: 441.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.19 : 603.71 = 319.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.19/603.71 = 319.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.19x = 603.71 × 319.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.19x = 193,084.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,084.57/437.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.65

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