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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.61, 657.24 and 401.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.61, 657.24 and 401.49 is: 602.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.61 : 657.24 = 401.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.61/657.24 = 401.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.61x = 657.24 × 401.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.61x = 263,875.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,875.29/437.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.99

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