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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.20, 603.26 and 332.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.20, 603.26 and 332.26 is: 458.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.20 : 603.26 = 332.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.20/603.26 = 332.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.20x = 603.26 × 332.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.20x = 200,439.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,439.17/437.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.46

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