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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.71, 603.95 and 332.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.71, 603.95 and 332.77 is: 459.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.71 : 603.95 = 332.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.71/603.95 = 332.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.71x = 603.95 × 332.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.71x = 200,971.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,971.76/437.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.15

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