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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.46, 604.21 and 289.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.46, 604.21 and 289.84 is: 400.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.46 : 604.21 = 289.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.46/604.21 = 289.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.46x = 604.21 × 289.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.46x = 175,119.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,119.76/437.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.31

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