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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.44, 603.88 and 298.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.44, 603.88 and 298.29 is: 411.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.44 : 603.88 = 298.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.44/603.88 = 298.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.44x = 603.88 × 298.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.44x = 180,131.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,131.37/437.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.79

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