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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.49, 603.77 and 306.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.49, 603.77 and 306.45 is: 422.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.49 : 603.77 = 306.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.49/603.77 = 306.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.49x = 603.77 × 306.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.49x = 185,025.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,025.32/437.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.92

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