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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.76, 604.53 and 434.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.76, 604.53 and 434.52 is: 600.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.76 : 604.53 = 434.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.76/604.53 = 434.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.76x = 604.53 × 434.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.76x = 262,680.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,680.38/437.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.06

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