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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.54, 603.45 and 344.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.54, 603.45 and 344.08 is: 474.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.54 : 603.45 = 344.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.54/603.45 = 344.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.54x = 603.45 × 344.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.54x = 207,635.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,635.83/437.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.56

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