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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.29, 603.40 and 425.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.29, 603.40 and 425.48 is: 587.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.29 : 603.40 = 425.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.29/603.40 = 425.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.29x = 603.40 × 425.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.29x = 256,733.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,733.05/437.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.11

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