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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.49, 603.30 and 313.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.49, 603.30 and 313.17 is: 431.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.49 : 603.30 = 313.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.49/603.30 = 313.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.49x = 603.30 × 313.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.49x = 188,935.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,935.46/437.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.86

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