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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.44, 604.44 and 350.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.44, 604.44 and 350.80 is: 484.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.44 : 604.44 = 350.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.44/604.44 = 350.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.44x = 604.44 × 350.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.44x = 212,037.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,037.55/437.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.72

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