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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.30, 602.75 and 304.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.30, 602.75 and 304.71 is: 420.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.30 : 602.75 = 304.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.30/602.75 = 304.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.30x = 602.75 × 304.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.30x = 183,664.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,664.71/437.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.00

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