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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.60, 618.42 and 437.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.60, 618.42 and 437.60 is: 618.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.60 : 618.42 = 437.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.60/618.42 = 437.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.60x = 618.42 × 437.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.60x = 270,620.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,620.59/437.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.42

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