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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.44, 603.68 and 306.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.44, 603.68 and 306.56 is: 423.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.44 : 603.68 = 306.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.44/603.68 = 306.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.44x = 603.68 × 306.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.44x = 185,064.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,064.14/437.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.06

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