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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.61, 603.59 and 304.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.61, 603.59 and 304.83 is: 420.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.61 : 603.59 = 304.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.61/603.59 = 304.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.61x = 603.59 × 304.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.61x = 183,990.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,990.82/437.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.44

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