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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.37, 602.67 and 423.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.37, 602.67 and 423.70 is: 583.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.37 : 602.67 = 423.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.37/602.67 = 423.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.37x = 602.67 × 423.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.37x = 255,351.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,351.36/437.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.84

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