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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.54, 604.10 and 306.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.54, 604.10 and 306.32 is: 422.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.54 : 604.10 = 306.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.54/604.10 = 306.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.54x = 604.10 × 306.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.54x = 185,043.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,043.36/437.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.92

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