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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.63, 603.65 and 313.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.63, 603.65 and 313.25 is: 432.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.63 : 603.65 = 313.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.63/603.65 = 313.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.63x = 603.65 × 313.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.63x = 189,095.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,095.65/437.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.09

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