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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.52, 604.26 and 421.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.52, 604.26 and 421.32 is: 581.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.52 : 604.26 = 421.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.52/604.26 = 421.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.52x = 604.26 × 421.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.52x = 254,586.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,586.82/437.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.89

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