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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.38, 603.65 and 332.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.38, 603.65 and 332.62 is: 459.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.38 : 603.65 = 332.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.38/603.65 = 332.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.38x = 603.65 × 332.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.38x = 200,786.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,786.06/437.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.07

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