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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.32, 601.86 and 312.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.32, 601.86 and 312.76 is: 430.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.32 : 601.86 = 312.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.32/601.86 = 312.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.32x = 601.86 × 312.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.32x = 188,237.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,237.73/437.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.43

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