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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.39, 604.41 and 313.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.39, 604.41 and 313.46 is: 433.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.39 : 604.41 = 313.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.39/604.41 = 313.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.39x = 604.41 × 313.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.39x = 189,455.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,455.34/437.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.15

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