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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.60, 603.45 and 339.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.60, 603.45 and 339.39 is: 468.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.60 : 603.45 = 339.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.60/603.45 = 339.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.60x = 603.45 × 339.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.60x = 204,804.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,804.90/437.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.02

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