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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.64, 603.78 and 304.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.64, 603.78 and 304.94 is: 420.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.64 : 603.78 = 304.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.64/603.78 = 304.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.64x = 603.78 × 304.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.64x = 184,116.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,116.67/437.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.70

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