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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.81, 603.95 and 406.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.81, 603.95 and 406.53 is: 560.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.81 : 603.95 = 406.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.81/603.95 = 406.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.81x = 603.95 × 406.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.81x = 245,521.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,521.76/437.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.80

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