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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.76, 604.26 and 313.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.76, 604.26 and 313.49 is: 432.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.76 : 604.26 = 313.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.76/604.26 = 313.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.76x = 604.26 × 313.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.76x = 189,429.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,429.47/437.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.72

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