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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.47, 603.56 and 339.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.47, 603.56 and 339.05 is: 467.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.47 : 603.56 = 339.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.47/603.56 = 339.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.47x = 603.56 × 339.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.47x = 204,639.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,639.37/437.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.78

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