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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.22, 602.94 and 354.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.22, 602.94 and 354.20 is: 488.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.22 : 602.94 = 354.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.22/602.94 = 354.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.22x = 602.94 × 354.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.22x = 213,561.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,561.35/437.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.45

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