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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.61, 603.77 and 339.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.61, 603.77 and 339.20 is: 467.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.61 : 603.77 = 339.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.61/603.77 = 339.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.61x = 603.77 × 339.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.61x = 204,798.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,798.78/437.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.99

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