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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.43, 603.39 and 313.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.43, 603.39 and 313.02 is: 431.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.43 : 603.39 = 313.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.43/603.39 = 313.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.43x = 603.39 × 313.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.43x = 188,873.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,873.14/437.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.78

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