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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.64, 603.14 and 313.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.64, 603.14 and 313.30 is: 431.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.64 : 603.14 = 313.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.64/603.14 = 313.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.64x = 603.14 × 313.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.64x = 188,963.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,963.76/437.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.78

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