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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.22, 602.73 and 305.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.22, 602.73 and 305.82 is: 421.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.22 : 602.73 = 305.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.22/602.73 = 305.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.22x = 602.73 × 305.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.22x = 184,326.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,326.89/437.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.59

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