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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.42, 603.92 and 337.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.42, 603.92 and 337.66 is: 466.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.42 : 603.92 = 337.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.42/603.92 = 337.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.42x = 603.92 × 337.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.42x = 203,919.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,919.63/437.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.19

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