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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.40, 602.64 and 424.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.40, 602.64 and 424.04 is: 584.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.40 : 602.64 = 424.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.40/602.64 = 424.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.40x = 602.64 × 424.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.40x = 255,540.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,540.45/437.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.23

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