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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.67, 604.40 and 394.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.67, 604.40 and 394.47 is: 544.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.67 : 604.40 = 394.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.67/604.40 = 394.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.67x = 604.40 × 394.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.67x = 238,415.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,415.70/437.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.74

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