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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.66, 604.05 and 306.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.66, 604.05 and 306.58 is: 423.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.66 : 604.05 = 306.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.66/604.05 = 306.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.66x = 604.05 × 306.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.66x = 185,185.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,185.10/437.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.13

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