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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.76, 604.33 and 306.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.76, 604.33 and 306.54 is: 423.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.76 : 604.33 = 306.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.76/604.33 = 306.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.76x = 604.33 × 306.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.76x = 185,250.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,250.55/437.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.18

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