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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.40, 609.12 and 437.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.40, 609.12 and 437.40 is: 609.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.40 : 609.12 = 437.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.40/609.12 = 437.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.40x = 609.12 × 437.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.40x = 266,429.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,429.09/437.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.12

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