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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.68, 603.12 and 339.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.68, 603.12 and 339.04 is: 467.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.68 : 603.12 = 339.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.68/603.12 = 339.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.68x = 603.12 × 339.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.68x = 204,481.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,481.80/437.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.19

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